Title: Raptors finding crunch-time success with Kyle Lowry screening for Pascal Siakam
Date: March 8, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors closing out another game with a Pascal Siakam-Kyle Lowry pick-and-roll, a choice that says a lot more about the team than it might seem. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Athletic Raptors Q&A
Date: March 6, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: I hosted a live Raptors Q&A at The Athletic Toronto.
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Title: Podcast Appearance: The Luca Rosano Show
Date: March 6, 2020
Original Source: The Luca Rosano Show
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the Luca Rosano Show to discuss the Raptors’ return to San Francisco, the health of the Raptors, and more.
Title: ‘He deserves it more than anybody’: Mychal Mulder is Canada’s latest NBA success
Date: March 6, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Mychal Mulder getting a 10-day opportunity with the Warriors, a chance to become Canada’s latest NBA success story. Read an excerpt!
Title: Norman Powell has gone from erratic momentum-swinger to Raptors steadying force
Date: March 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Norman Powell’s career night and, more importantly, his newfound consistency and what it means for his long-term role with the team. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Patrick McCaw conundrum: Why is he such a lightning rod for Raptors fans?
Date: March 5, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Patrick McCaw, a fine player probably being used a bit too much, which has been tough for Raptors fans to be clear-headed about. Read an excerpt!
Title: Chris Boucher answers Nick Nurse’s pregame call and lifts Raptors
Date: March 3, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Chris Boucher’s emphatic response to Nick Nurse’s public criticism, a performance that helped the Raptors beat Phoenix while shorthanded. Read an excerpt!
Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – J.E. Skeets from No Dunks talks Raptors, Siakam’s Transition, OG’s Maturity, 519 All-Stars and more!
Date: March 2, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors measuring stick loss to the Bucks. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 18. Travis Barker – Give The Drummer Some (2011)
Date: March 2, 2020
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the 18th episode of Columbia House Party, we take a look at one of the first albums I pitched for the podcast, Travis Barker’s solo rap-rock album, Give The Drummer Some.
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Title: ‘It’s got to be on me’: Pascal Siakam’s struggles at the rim are a new challenge
Date: March 2, 2020
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about Pascal Siakam’s trouble finishing around the rim, the latest challenge in a long road of them he’s overcome. Read an excerpt!
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