Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on Sportsnet 590
Date: December 6, 2018
Original Source: Sportsnet Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on Sportsnet 590 The Fan to break down the Raptors’ victory over Philadelphia and Kawhi Leonard’s excellent play. Check out the audio!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: December 6, 2018
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the Raptors’ victory over Philadelphia and Kawhi Leonard’s MVP-level play.
Check out the audio!
Title:Raptors 905 prospect report: The believable growth beneath Chris Boucher’s unbelievable numbers
Date: December 3, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Chris Boucher’s early growth with Raptors 905, progress that’s helping him put up eye-popping numbers. Read an excerpt!
Title: Jamal Murray doesn’t mind playing the villain for Nuggets, maybe Canada
Date: December 43, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Jamal Murray’s growing reputation as a villain of sorts and why that makes him an even greater fit for Canada Basketball. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors 905 prospect report: Jordan Loyd’s growth fuels win streak
Date: December 3, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Jordan Loyd’s early growth with Raptors 905, progress that’s helping fuel a terrific 9-3 start. Read an excerpt!
Title: Canada’s qualification for 2019 FIBA World Cup a testament to depth of program
Date: December 3, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Canada qualifying for the 2019 FIBA World Cup and how they did so on the depth of their program, not just their high-end talent. Read an excerpt!
Title: Lowry-less Raptors avoid letdown game, win a little ugly in Cleveland
Date: December 1, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ kind of ugly victory over the Cavaliers and Kawhi Leonard stepping into a bigger role with Kyle Lowry out. Read an excerpt!
Title: Fun Night Out: Leonard’s upside, Siakam’s ascendance and other takeaways from Raptors’ big win
Date: November 30, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ showdown with the Warriors, how fun it was, and what the team can take away from the victory. Read an excerpt!
Title: Warriors Pregame Live on NBC Sports Bay Area television appearance
Date: November 29, 2018
Original Source: NBC Sports Bay Area
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Golden State Warriors pre-game show on NBC Sports Bay Area, teeing up Raptors-Warriors from on the court at Scotiabank Arena.
Title: Raptors comeback against Grizzlies full of positive progressions on both ends of the court
Date: November 28, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ second-half comeback against Memphis and why such a game is more meaningful to playing uneven while ahead. Read an excerpt!
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