Title: Open Gym casts honest light on Masai Ujiri’s toughest decisions, all made with a Raptors championship in mind
Date: November 15, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about an Open Gym retrospective and how a reflection of the team’s history colors the tough decisions Masai Ujiri made this summer. Read an excerpt!
Title: Podcast Appearance: NESN Celtics Podcast
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: NESN Celtics Podcast
Synopsis: I made a guest appearance on the NESN Celtics Podcast, discussing the Raptors upcoming visit to Boston.
Check out the audio!
Title: Radio Appearance: Talking Raptors on TSN 1150
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: TSN Radio
Synopsis: I appeared on TSN 1150 to discuss the Raptors’ 12-2 start.
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Title: Raptors Tactical: Pelicans roll to victory off E’Twaun Moore’s floater game
Date: November 14, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I broke down E’Twaun Moore’s dominance of the Raptors, which highlighted a potential weakness in the team’s defensive design. Read an excerpt!
Title: Grind365 appearance
Date: November 13, 2018
Original Source: Open Gym
Synopsis: I made an appearance on the first episode of Grind365, the Raptors 905 version of Open Gym, previewing their 2018-19 season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr25v9P9EEs
You can check out my earlier TV appearances here.
Title:Pascal Siakam’s matchup with Anthony Davis provides special insight into his rapid and impressive growth
Date: November 12, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Pascal Siakam’s rapid career progression, artificial limits, and a litmus test against Anthony Davis. Read an excerpt!
Title: Where Are They Now: Raptors 905 ‘Affiliate Night’ a cause to look back at G League franchise’s impact
Date: November 9, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Raptors 905 ‘Affiliate Night’ and looked back at where every Raptors 905 player has wound up. Read an excerpt!
Title:It’s early, but Raptors’ relationship with Kawhi Leonard is off to a mutually beneficial beginning
Date: November 9, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Raptors’ relationship with Kawhi Leonard early on after a week of observing it out west. Read an excerpt!
Title: Historic sweep of West Coast trip has Raptors hungry to get even better
Date: November 8, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about the Raptors’ sweeping a west-coast road trip for the first time ever but still coming out hungry to be even better. Read an excerpt!
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Date: November 7, 2018
Original Source: The Athletic
Synopsis: In my latest for The Athletic, I wrote about Clippers rookie Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, his first career start, and what his upside means for the future of Canada Basketball. Read an excerpt!
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