Title: How the Raptors’ talent identification and player development sets them apart
Date: April 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how the Raptors have leveraged their talent identification and player development strengths to create a sustained model of success. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – John Hollinger on the Bulls Interest in Bobby Webster, Front Office Future + Shoulda Played More All-Stars
Date: April 7, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I are joined by John Hollinger to discuss the Bulls’ pursuit of Raptors GM Bobby Webster, Terence Davis as an undrafted gem, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 23. Death Cab For Cutie – Transatlanticism (2003)
Date: April 7, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 23rd episode of Columbia House Party, we’re joined by a friend to mercilessly roast us and, I guess, talk about Death Cab For Cutie’s Transatlanticism.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: Raptors Over Everything
Date: April 6, 2020
Original Source: Raptors Over Everything
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on William Lou’s “Raptors Over Everything” podcast over at Yahoo Canada, discussing the career trajectories of Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam. Check out the audio!
Title: My Favourite Player: Jose Calderon
Date: April 6, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Jose Calderon as my first favorite Raptor and a connection I made to him through a grandfather I never knew. Read an excerpt!
Title: Introducing the ‘He Shoulda Played More’ Toronto Raptors all-stars
Date: April 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, Eric Koreen and I teamed up to highlight the players in Raptors history who were done the most playing time injustice in the eyes of fans (or us). Read an excerpt!
Title: Nick Nurse, Raptors trying to remain productive with season on hold
Date: April 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about how Nick Nurse and the Raptors are trying to stay productive while separated and while basketball isn’t a top priority. Read an excerpt!
Title: Re-examining Pascal Siakam’s 2019-20 usage jump through precedent and context
Date: April 2, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I took a deeper look at Pascal Siakam’s growth in his fourth season and how he compares to others who have undergone major usage spikes. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: Growing Up Punk
Date: April 2, 2020
Original Source: Growing Up Punk
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on Growing Up Punk to suggest some deeper pop-punk cuts worth (re)visiting during quarantine. Read the full article!
Title: Columbia House Party: BONUS: March Mailbag
Date: April 1, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the latest Patreon bonus episode of Columbia House Party, we open up the mailbag to talk walk-up songs, mixtape staples, bands we’re supposed to like but can’t, and more.
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