Title: ‘He got thrown out for me:’ Raptors’ Fred VanVleet has mentor in Kyle Lowry
Date: November 7, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the mentor-mentee relationship between Raptors point guards Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet.
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Title: Laeticia Amihere Is the Future of Women’s Basketball
Date: November 7, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: As part of Vice’s 16 Project, I wrote about rising Canadian basketball phenom Laeticia Amihere, who’s changing the perception of what it means to “jump like a girl.”
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Title: CJ Miles Believes Writing Hip-Hop Music Is Like Finding Basketball Again
Date: October 27, 2017
Original Source: Dime Magazine (Uproxx Sports)
Synopsis: In my first piece for Dime Magazine at Uproxx Sports, I spoke with C.J. Miles about his Soundcloud rap, finding himself in the booth, and why he writes.
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Title: The Toronto Raptors Are Still Fueled By Your Doubts
Date: October 17, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about the Toronto Raptors once again feeling slept on entering the 2017-18 season, which is perfect for them.
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Title: McKinnie, McDaniels aim to make final case for roster spots with Raptors
Date: October 13, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the last two players competing for the Raptors’ final roster spot ahead of their preseason finale.
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Title: Valanciunas’ confidence grows with more holistic role on Raptors
Date: October 12, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Jonas Valanciunas’ new role in the Raptors’ offense and the confidence it’s giving him early on.
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Title: Norman Powell’s extension helps set example for the Raptors’ young roster
Date: October 8, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the message the Raptors are sending by rewarding Norman Powell with a sizable contract extension.
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Title: Brett Anderson Is Comfortable Being Unconventional
Date: September 29, 2017
Original Source: Vice
Synopsis: For my latest at Vice, I wrote about Brett Anderson’s latest comeback attempt, and employing some self-deprecation to help fight his way through the ups and downs.
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Title: Everyone on the Raptors is raving about Fred VanVleet’s off-season, except Fred VanVleet
Date: September 26, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Fred VanVleet’s impressive offseason, one he doesn’t care much to talk about until he can carry it over to the regular season.
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Title: NBA hopes venture into eSports pays off big for the league: ‘We see huge potential’
Date: September 22, 2017
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the NBA’s foray into the world of eSports with the launch of their NBA 2K league.
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