Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors

In Episode 1029, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) react to the Raptors' 123-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night in Toronto's return to Scotiabank Arena. They kick things off by discussing the play of fourth-overall pick Scottie Barnes, who finished his preseason debut with 13 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks on 6/10 shooting, and looks ready to contribute to the team even as he works through his development. Next, they remark upon OG Anunoby's quietly efficient 21 points, and the very intriguing skillset Precious Achiuwa put on display in his 13-point, 7-rebound effort. Lastly, Sean and Vivek chat about the back end of the roster and how the first preseason game helped crystalize some things. Svi Mykhailiuk should probably be on the team. Dalano Banton might get minutes from day one with Chris Boucher and Pascal Siakam out of the lineup, and much more!

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In Episode 1028, the Toronto Raptors are finally home! On the day of the first NBA game in Toronto since February 28th, 2020, Sean Woodley goes solo to detail the three key preseason storylines he's keeping tabs on. Off the top, it's all about Scottie Barnes, and just how much Nick Nurse will make good on his promise to throw as much at Barnes from day one as possible. Next, Sean digs into the center rotation and how the Raptors will about using Precious Achiuwa and Khem Birch (when he returns from the COVID protocols) in the half court offense after operating 4-on-5 in most of their lineups featuring traditional centers last season. Lastly, Sean talks about OG Anunoby, and just how much the Raptors are ready to unleash him. Will he be tasked with running the offense? How will his role on defense be affected by an increase in usage? All that and so much more!

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In Episode 1027, Sean Woodley is joined by Karen Anszewicz and Michele Gustin of the Mascot Hall of Fame to discuss The Raptor's nomination, and how you can vote to ensure his induction. They kick off discussing the induction process and how the Toronto Raptors' famed mascot can secure entry before discussing the long list of Hall of Fame credentials on The Raptor's resume. They also talk about what they each like to see from their mascots, how mascots are immortalized within the museum in Whiting, Indiana, and much more. It's very fun!

The first round of Hall of Fame voting begins on Sunday, October 3rd. Review the candidates and cast your vote here! https://mascothalloffame.com/thevote

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In Episode 1026, Sean Woodley and Katie Heindl (Dime) chat about the Raptors changing leadership group and how it ties into the team's development before discussing a big time potential honour for The Raptor. Off the top, they dig into how Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam seem to be easing into their new leadership roles, and the ways in which the new team hierarchy ties into the team's developmental intentions. They also chat about the improved vibes around the team compared to last season, and how Scottie Barnes seems to very much be a part of that shift. Lastly, with the news that The Raptor is up for Mascot Hall of Fame induction, Sean and Katie discuss his credentials, and what his Hall of Fame bust should look like if he does get in.

Today is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation here in Canada. It is on Canada's non-Indigenous communities to push for true reconciliation. If you have the means, the two funds below do wonderful work supporting the survivors of Canada's residential school system. Sean will be making a $100 donation today to each charity. If you would like to as well, you can do at the links below.

Indian Residential School Survivors Society: https://www.irsss.ca/

Downie-Wenjack Fund: https://downiewenjack.ca/

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In Episode 1025, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) chat about Fred VanVleet and what a successful 2021-22 season would look like for the Toronto Raptors point guard. They first review his 2020-21 campaign, and run through the ways in which Fred changed their view of the type of player he can be despite the Raptors losing a ton of games. Next, they take a look at important improvement areas for VanVleet going into Year 6 of his Toronto tenure, with a lot of focus in his finishing around the basket. Lastly, they ask the question: what would a successful season look like for VanVleet?

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In Episode 1024, Sean Woodley does solo to run through some more thoughts from the Raptors' first week of training camp and field some listener questions. Off the top, Sean digs into the talk about OG Anunoby coming out of media day and the first day of practice, and why the way the Raptors react to his inevitable growing pains will say a lot about whether they're prioritizing winning or development this year. Next, Sean fields some leftover listener questions from last week about how the Raptors' can improve their half court creation, whether Malachi Flynn will be a more important player than Gary Trent Jr. for the Raptors this year, and how Flynn's connection with Goran Dragic could work. Plus.. .why don't the Raptors have any tall people?!

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In Episode 1023, Sean Woodley and Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com) run through their biggest takeaways from Raptors Media Day at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. They talk off the top about how the Raptors are one single second dose away from being 100 percent vaccinated (yay!), and more from Bobby Webster's predictably cagey press conference. Next they pivot into discussions of their other key takeaways, including how much everyone seems to love Scottie Barnes, the team's understanding of where they sit on their developmental track, and Pascal Siakam seeming as happy has he has in two years. To close off, they chat about Fred VanVleet's thoughtful press conference, in which he talked a lot about Pascal Siakam and even more about the importance of nuance. Plus, Goran Dragic is well on his way to securing the love of Raptors fans.

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In Episode 1022, Sean is joined by Freddie Rivas (Confederacy of Dunks) to run through the second half of Sean's fourth annual ranking of every play to have ever played for the Toronto Raptors. This time around, Sean and Freddie chat about Stanley Johnson's perhaps surprising status as this year's biggest riser, as well as DeAndre' Bembry's single season with the team. Next, they talk about some new arrivals to the list in Malachi Flynn, Khem Birch and Gary Trent Jr., all of whom stand a good chance of jumping up significantly in next year's rankings -- much like Chris Boucher did this past year. Lastly, they dig into the big names in the Top-20, including OG Anunoby, Doug Christie (who received a long overdue boost), and Norman Powell, before discussing whether or not Sean's decision to vault Fred VanVleet ahead of Damon Stoudamire was the right call. All that, plus Pascal Siakam's ongoing quest to join the top-five, and some ho-hum references to Kyle Lowry, who is number one until much, much further notice.

Go read Ranking Every Raptor at Raptors HQ, ya ghouls!

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In Episode 1021, Sean goes solo to react to the news that Alvin Williams will be replacing Leo Rautins on Sportsnet's Toronto Raptors broadcasts this year, before digging into a handful of mailbag questions from YouTube. First he talks about why the hiring of Williams is welcome news for a broadcast that has gotten a little stale in recent years, despite Leo being a Day One franchise icon. In addition, Sean makes a plea to hear more of Meghan McPeak, Amy Audibert and Kia Nurse on the broadcasts this season as well. Next, Sean fields some listener questions about possible outcomes for Goran Dragic this year, which projected reserves could steal a starting gig by season's end, the veteran Raptors in line to make the biggest leaps, and the Pascal Siakam-Chris Boucher front court combination.

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In Episode 1020, Sean is joined by Josh Kern (Raptors HQ) to break down the first half of Sean's fourth annual ranking of every player in Raptors history. Today's show focuses on players 249 to 125, which includes plenty of first time entrants who debuted with the team during the Tampa season. Is Alex Len really a better Raptor than Rafael Araujo? Does Aaron Baynes deserve to be ranked as high as #176 after a failed season for which both Baynes and the Raptors deserve blame? Would Jalen Harris have been in line for a big jump if not for a failed drug test? And will Yuta Watanabe be the highest riser on NEXT year's list? Sean and Josh tackle those questions and so much more!

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