Raptors Over Everything

Amit Mann and C.J. Miles discuss the Raptors' opening season win vs. the Timberwolves and the abundance of encouraging signs that project well for the team's future.

1:36 - C.J.’s Halloween party with former NBA players

3:30 - CJ’s best season opening game

6:19 - Darko’s locker room celebration

11:38 - Dennis is fly, players speaking after games

13:36 - Player comfort shooting 3’s in this system

17:43 - What makes OG such a good defender

21:16 - OG’s pull up threes

22:06 - Jakob Poelt’s screening & scoring

28:00 - Precious Achiuwa’s defence and lob threat

36:21 - Pascal Siakam’s 3-point shooting

39:22 - Dennis Schroder’s game management, tough shot making and pull up shooting

43:26 - Scottie Barnes’ blocks and activity

47:28 - Barnes in the PnR

50:08 - C.J. notes - “Precious crazy”

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On this episode:

0:00 - C.J. was a principal


3:00 - Mini Miles on a track? 


4:45 - How offensive system can help Pascal Siakam’s energy


9:45 - Can less usage influence Pascal’s next contract?


11:45 - How Pascal is being used differently


14:00 - Gradey Dick’s frantic pace


15:12 - Pascal’s midrange game going away, early work & empty side isolation 


19:26 - Scottie’s physicality


20:31 - Scottie’s TOs & passing


22:50 - Scottie’s off-ball movement


24:50 - More touches = better shooting flow, Scottie’s shot load


28:25 - How Scottie sustains his energy and activity throughout the season


30:45 - C.J. Miles moved into Bradley Beal’s house


32:00 - Players losing weight during the season


34:00 - C.J.’s story about Byron Scott’s crazy training camps

35:30 - How Scottie put on muscle while running throughout the offseason


38:36 - Gradey’s defence 


41:14 - Will Gradey spend time with the 905? What are the benefits?


45:00 - C.J. loves Gradey energy 


46:00 - Why is Gradey struggling to shoot the ball?


51:30 - Will players care about the in-season tournament?


56:30 - C.J. leftover notes (Schroder in the slot, guys not getting into the deep corner, know your opponent)


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Amit Mann is joined by Javon Freeman-Liberty at Raptors training camp in Burnaby, BC to discuss the following:

- Basketball role models

- His favourite TV shows and subjects in school

- Chicago roots and more!

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Imman Adan is joined by Kashtin to discuss the following players ahead of the 2023-24 Raptors season

-Pascal Siakam

-O.G. Anunoby

-Jakob Poeltl

-Precious Achiuwa

-Malachi Flynn

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Amit Mann and Asad Alvi discuss questions and things they would like to see from the below players next season. Stay tuned for more player previews!

- Scottie Barnes

- Dennis Schroder

- Gary Trent Jr.

- Christian Koloko

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