Category Archives: The Athletic

Jun 05 2020
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, The Athletic

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Charles Kissi, Raptors 905 Assistant & Former Toronto Police Officer joins + NBA Return-to-Play Plan

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Charles Kissi, Raptors 905 Assistant & Former Toronto Police Officer joins + NBA Return-to-Play Plan
Date: June 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I are joined by Raptors 905 assistant coach and former Toronto police officer Charles Kissi to discuss anti-Black racism, possible police reform, and more. Read an excerpt!

Jun 03 2020
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Basketball, Feature, The Athletic

How Canadian basketball leaders suggest fighting racism in new, collective ways

Title: How Canadian basketball leaders suggest fighting racism in new, collective ways
Date: June 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I spoke to Raptors, coaches, and other Canadian basketball figures about anti-racism protests and what the basketball community needs to do from here. Read an excerpt!

May 29 2020
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Basketball, Podcast/Broadcasting, The Athletic

The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Checks and Balances: Format Forecasts, Projected Paths to the Finals + Pre-Draft Prep with Jama Mahlalela

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Checks and Balances: Format Forecasts, Projected Paths to the Finals + Pre-Draft Prep with Jama Mahlalela
Date: May 29, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss potential NBA return-to-play scenarios and bring on Raptors 905 head coach Jama Mahlalela to discuss this year’s Raptors prospects and how the organization approaches the draft. Read an excerpt!

May 29 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Draft profiles: 6 guards the Raptors could select with the No. 28 pick

Title: Draft profiles: 6 guards the Raptors could select with the No. 28 pick
Date: May 29, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about six guards the Raptors could take a look at with the No. 28 pick in the draft. Read an excerpt!

May 28 2020
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Basketball, Collaboration, The Athletic

Sports and TV Week: Our 50 favorite scripted sports episodes and scenes

Title: Sports and TV Week: Our 50 favorite scripted sports episodes and scenes
Date: May 28, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: At The Athletic, I wrote a few blurbs on Frasier, Friends, and Married…with Children for our collection of the best sports-themed TV episodes.
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May 28 2020
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Basketball, Collaboration, The Athletic

Raptors Reasonablists, Volume IV, Part V: Which rumoured playoff format intrigues you the most?

Title: Raptors Reasonablists, Volume IV, Part V: Which rumoured playoff format intrigues you the most?
Date: May 28, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: Eric Koreen and I will be doing a semi-regular email exchange column about the Raptors, dubbing ourselves The Reasonablists. The latest edition looked at how some rumored return-to-play formats could affect the Raptors.
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May 27 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Draft profiles: 6 bigs the Raptors could select with the No. 28 pick

Title: Draft profiles: 6 bigs the Raptors could select with the No. 28 pick
Date: May 27, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about six bigs the Raptors could take a look at with the No. 28 pick in the draft. Read an excerpt!

May 22 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Atlantic Roundtable: Debating Siakam, Simmons and Tatum as next East stars Pt. 2

Title: Atlantic Roundtable: Debating Siakam, Simmons and Tatum as next East stars Pt. 2
Date: May 22, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I connected with 76ers and Celtics beat writers to discuss how Pascal Siakam, Ben Simmons and Jayston Tatum will shape the future of the Eastern Conference. Read an excerpt!

May 21 2020
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Analysis, Basketball, The Athletic

Atlantic Roundtable: Debating Siakam, Simmons and Tatum as next East stars Pt. 1

Title: Atlantic Roundtable: Debating Siakam, Simmons and Tatum as next East stars Pt. 1
Date: May 21, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I connected with 76ers and Celtics beat writers to discuss how Pascal Siakam, Ben Simmons and Jayston Tatum will shape the future of the Eastern Conference. Read an excerpt!

May 20 2020
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The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Rico Hines on Siakam’s Improvement, Player Development, Paul Watson Jr. and the NBA Pause

Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Rico Hines on Siakam’s Improvement, Player Development, Paul Watson Jr. and the NBA Pause
Date: May 20, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I bring on Sacramento Kings assistant coach Rico Hines to discuss his philosophy on player development, the Raptors’ success in that area, what’s next for Pascal Siakam, and more. Read an excerpt!

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