Eric Smith and Paul Jones return with Antonio Daniels, current New Orleans Pelicans broadcaster, host on Sirius XM NBA Radio and former NBA guard! They dive into what Raptors fans can expect from Brandon Ingram both on and off the court, how he will fit in Toronto and where the trade leaves the Pelicans going forward. The guys also chat about Antonio's memorable moments from his time as a player with the Grizzlies, along with what could have been done differently to keep the team in Vancouver. Finally, the NBA Champion opens up about life after basketball and what that transition was like from the hardcourt to the broadcast booth. Eric and Paul close out the show with thoughts on Ingram's contract extension and where the Raptors go from here, before sharing their favorite memories from the NBA in Vancouver.

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the Raptors acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, the likelihood that he will re-sign in Toronto, and the players who are now leaving town: Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, and Davion Mitchell. The guys bring Sportsnet’s Michael Grange in on the conversation with his thoughts on Toronto's moves and what the future holds for Chris Boucher after he remained a Raptor. After the break, Eric & Paul invite Warriors play by play voice Tim Roye (32:38) to the program to talk about Jimmy Butler heading West to Golden State. 

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another Raptor Great, Antonio Davis! The guys talk to him about his new role as the president of the NBA Alumni association. What will he look to do with his new role as president? What can they do with the players association to help retired players transition into their post playing career? And how can the alumni association better educate people? The guys also look back at his time in Toronto and how far the Raptors have come over the last 30 years. Guys also go over Vince Carter’s retirement ceremony, Antonio’s thoughts on how the game is today, and what we can expect to see in the future!

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with fan favourite Alvin Williams in a special podcast-only episode! The guys start by going over Alvin's time in Toronto and the start of his basketball career. What was the biggest difference between college and the NBA? What was it like having Butch Carter as his head coach? Where did Alvin's disdain for the city of his birth, Philadelphia, come from? And why does he love Toronto so much? All that and much more as the guys catch up with the former Raptors point guard! 

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another episode of Smith and Jones! This week, former Raptor Gary Forbes joins the show to discuss growing up in Panama during a time of political turmoil, moving to New York City as a young boy, and his memories of playing in the NCAA with two teams. The guys also get into how being diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes affected not only Forbes' basketball career but his life overall. Finally,  Forbes breaks down how he broke into the NBA and what his memories of playing for the Toronto Raptors are and they go over some of his current work, including becoming an author with the book 'The Sole Survivor.'

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back from the holidays with a special podcast-only version of the show! The guys are joined by long time NBA referee and former undercover cop, Bob Delaney! They start by going over some of his first memories when it was announced Toronto got an expansion team. The guys then get into some of his stories from refereeing in the NBA, how going undercover helped Bob's career, and dealing with PTSD. The show closes with Eric and Paul pitching the roles they would play in Bob's movie! All that and much more!

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back this week as they continue to celebrate the Raptors' 30th season. This week they are joined by seven-year NBA veteran and former Toronto Raptor, Aaron Gray! The guys look back on the start of Aaron's career playing in the Big East at Pitt and how that set the tone for what was to come. He shares his experience being drafted by the Bulls, along with the role Ben Wallace played in his early career. Later, the trio dive into Aaron's time in Toronto including his initial introduction to the city, how the team was constructed, why they could never seem to get over the hump, what happened on the day he was traded, and how he felt seeing the Raptors lift the title in 2024. Finally, the guys close out the episode talking about Aaron's heart condition that cut short his NBA career and what life has been like after basketball.

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! This week they are joined by former Raptors General Manager and current Senior Advisor to the Grizzlies & Canada Basketball, Glen Grunwald! The guys go over how Glen got his basketball career started, from playing under Bob Knight at Indiana to being drafted by Red Auerbach and the Celtics. Later, Glen dives into NBA front offices, what it was like being at the head of the Raptors, and what he remembers most from that period. The trio close out the episode by going over the way basketball in Canada has grown, where it can still go and the role Glen and the Raptors played in that.

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor Point Guard, and current Raptors Scout Ben Uzoh! The guys go over his journey to the NBA from Houston to the University of Tulsa. How & why did he pick Tulsa? What was it like being undrafted? How did he end up in Toronto and what were his first feelings when he found out? How did he transition into scouting? What is his current role with the Raptors and what influence did Masai Ujiri have on him? The guys then go over Ben's final game in the NBA and the Raptors first triple double in 11 years. When was he aware of how close he was? And why was that his last game in the NBA?  Eric & Paul then share there thoughts on Ben and that time in Raptors history. 

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, and 12 year NBA veteran Dee Brown! The guys get into what it was like breaking into the league with the Boston Celtic's led by Larry Bird. What did he learn from him on how to lead a team? How did winning the Slam Dunk contest effect his early career? The guys then get into what it was like when he first got to Toronto, and how he mentored a young core. The guys wrap up the conversation with talk of how Brown's daughter Lexie Brown, has taken the WNBA by storm. Eric & Paul then share there own memories of Dee, and if the new WNBA team might have a front runner for coach. 

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