Category Archives: Analysis

Kyle Lowry Is Finally Adjusting to His New Offensive Role

Title: Kyle Lowry Is Finally Adjusting to His New Offensive Role
Date: November 16, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: In my latest for Vice, I wrote about Kyle Lowry’s new role in the Raptors offense and how he’s beginning to find a comfort zone with it.
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Has rookie OG Anunoby made a case for inclusion in the Raptors’ starting lineup?

Title: Has rookie OG Anunoby made a case for inclusion in the Raptors’ starting lineup?
Date: November 15, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about OG Anunoby’s first career start and whether that might prove a long-term fit for the Raptors.
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10 observations: DeMar DeRozan shines as Raptors find the three-ball in Utah

Title: 10 observations: DeMar DeRozan shines as Raptors find the three-ball in Utah
Date: November 3, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I provided some observations from the Raptors victory over the Jazz.
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Raptors frontcourt about to get crowded again with return of Valanciunas, Ibaka

Title: Raptors frontcourt about to get crowded again with return of Valanciunas, Ibaka
Date: November 1, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I tried to sort out what the Raptors’ frontcourt rotation will look like with everyone healthy.
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We Need More Joey Votto Baseball Analysis in Our Lives

Title: We Need More Joey Votto Baseball Analysis in Our Lives
Date: November 1, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I graded Joey Votto’s debut as a baseball analyst as a major success.
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Is the Raptors’ offence actually changing, by the numbers?

Title: Is the Raptors’ offence actually changing, by the numbers?
Date: October 30, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I dove into the early-season numbers to see if and how the Raptors offense was actually changing.
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Delon Wright channels Dwyane Wade in shot-blocking for Raptors

Title: Delon Wright channels Dwyane Wade in shot-blocking for Raptors
Date: October 26, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at Delon Wright’s shot-blocking, which is tracking as exceptional for a player his size.
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Raptors 905 Roster Explained

Title: Raptors 905 Roster Explained
Date: October 23, 2017
Original Source: Raptors905.com
Synopsis: I’m going to be helping Raptors.com and Raptors905.com out a bit this year. In my first piece on the 905 side, I explained how a G-League training camp roster is put together.
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Raptors rookie OG Anunoby makes terrific first impression in his NBA debut

Title: Raptors rookie OG Anunoby makes terrific first impression in his NBA debut
Date: October 20, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I looked at some tape of OG Anunoby’s first few appearances and came away impressed.
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Reddit Toronto Raptors AMA

Title: Reddit Toronto Raptors AMA
Date: October 18, 2017
Original Source: R/TorontoRaptors
Synopsis: I hosted a Reddit Ask Me Anything, answering all things Toronto Raptors (and more).
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