Welcome to ‘The Void,’ where Kevin O’Connor brings you deep inside the NBA with the people who know it best. KOC goes up north and brings on Samson Folk, a freelance reporter who covers the Raptors for Raptors Republic.

(00:56) - KOC’s thoughts on Paul George’s return and the Bucks-76ers game

(06:18) - The Raptors' unique offensive strategy

(08:16) - Pascal Siakam’s improvement and what more to expect from OG Anunoby

(14:49) - Describing Scottie Barnes

(19:31) - How the Raptors used Barnes against Nikola Jokic

(26:51) - Can Barnes grow into the primary facilitator?

(28:47) - Rookie rankings and the case for each top candidate to win ROTY

(37:09) - Samson’s favorite players not on the Raptors

(41:18) - The NBA is as deep as ever and continuing to evolve

Host: Kevin O'Connor

Guest: Samson Folk

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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