Title: Raptors Tactical: Analyzing Patrick McCaw at the point, Serge Ibaka’s pick-and-roll defence
Date: December 30, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I broke down the Raptors using Patrick McCaw as more of a point guard and Serge Ibaka as a deep drop-back center. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1040
Date: December 30, 2019
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1040 in Vancouver to discuss the Raptors’ recent shorthanded play.
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Title: Columbia House Party: 9. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Fever to Tell (2003)
Date: December 30, 2019
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the ninth episode of Columbia House Party, we’re joined by Sarah MacDonald to discuss the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ 2003 debut, Fever to Tell.
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Title: The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast – Staying Afloat: Expected range, Canadian content, Nurse’s techs & the McCawnaissance
Date: December 30, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In the latest edition of The Raptors Reasonablists Podcast, Eric Koreen and I discuss the Raptors’ 3-3 stretch through heavy injury, including a mess of a finish against the Thunder. Read an excerpt!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 690
Date: December 30, 2019
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 690 in Montreal to discuss the Raptors’ recent shorthanded play and the play of Chris Boucher.
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Title: The Patrick McCaw Game (with Oshae Brissett support) helps Raptors bounce back against Celtics
Date: December 28, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about a spirited victory in Boston for the shorthanded Raptors, sparked by unlikely heroes Patrick McCaw and Oshae Brissett. Read an excerpt!
Title: Q&A: Chuck Swirsky on 25 years of Raptors, salami & cheese, Vince Carter’s legacy, the greatest Raptor, and more
Date: December 27, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I interviewed former Raptors broadcaster Chuck Swirsky about his time with the team, watching the championship from afar, and more. Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors’ return to Christmas Day slate hampered by injuries, tough Celtics loss
Date: December 25, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ disappointing, shorthanded return to the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule. Read an excerpt!
Title: Columbia House Party: 8. Motion City Soundtrack – Commit This To Memory (2005)
Date: December 23, 2019
Original Source: Columbia House Party
Synopsis: In the eighth episode of Columbia House Party, we dive into Motion City Soundtrack’s Commit This to Memory, a personal favorite.
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Title: B-Sides from an epic comeback: The chaos of Chris Boucher, a new no-stats all-star, win probabilities and more
Date: December 23, 2019
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic Toronto, I wrote about the Raptors’ historic comeback against the Mavericks, including Chris Boucher’s impact in chaotic games, Malcolm Miller’s stat-free plus-29, and more. Read an excerpt!
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