Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back! They are joined by Former Raptor and current Television color man Alvin Williams! The guys go over some of Alvin's draft memories and what he remebers most about his entry into the NBA. The guys then get into how they feel the Raptors off season has gone thus far. Does Alvin expect to see Fred VanVleet back in a Raptors jersey? And does Gary Trent opting in mean anything for the team? The guys then get into what they are hearing about new coach Darko Rajaković and how Nick Nurse will fair in Philly. Canadian basketball scout and author of Monday Morning Scouting report Wes Brown joins us! They go over what he thinks the Raptors will do at 13, some Canadians to watch, and how the entire process has changed in Canada. 

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The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions! Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Nuggets Assistant Coach Popeye Jones to chat about the feeling he had when the final horn went off, his conversations with Nikola Jokić after the job was done, and the unique skillset Jokić possess.  Later on, Carl English, former Canadian national team player, shares his memories of playing with Jamal Murray and what it was like seeing his development over time. The guys wrap up the show with Memphis Grizzlies play-by-play voice Eric Hasseltine, who discusses what Raptors fans can expect from Darko Rajaković, who he is both as a coach and a person off the court, and what's next in the Ja Morant saga.

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! The pair kick things off with their thoughts on the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic's impressive showing, and if the Miami Heat can claw back into it. ESPN Radio colour commentator P.J. Carlesimo joins the guys to remark over what Jokic has been able to do this postseason and how Miami can stop him. Later on, former Nugget Randy Foye stops by to go over what changes he has seen in Jokic both on and off the court, before getting into a deeper conversation about how European development has surpassed that in North America. All that and so much more! 

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with a new edition of Smith and Jones! The guys start off offering their thoughts on Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the Miami Heat held off the Boston Celtics' near-historic comeback. The guys then welcome on Toronto Star NBA and Raptors reporter Doug Smith to go over all the latest from the Raptors' head coaching search, who we should keep an eye on, who the team is talking too, and who the guys want to see as coach. They also preview the NBA Finals and talk about if Jamal Murray will resonate nationally like Andrew Wiggins did last year. Later on, ESPN play-by-play voice Mark Jones joins the guys to chat about the Heat's Game 7 victory over the Celtics, just how good Nikola Jokić is, and who he sees emerging from the NBA Finals! Guys close out the show with their predictions on who will lift the Larry O'Brien trophy.

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a loaded episode! The guys welcome on Ira Winderman, South Florida Sun Sentinel Heat reporter, to go over Miami's sudden turnaround, what the idea of "Heat Culture" means, and the vibes in the Sunshine State amid the Heat and Panthers' success! Later on, former Raptors VP and current Pistons advisor Ed Stefanski takes a trip around the NBA to chat about LeBron James' rumoured retirement, the rash of head coaching firings, and how promising Canadian basketball looks right now on the heels of Jamal Murray's electric playoff run. Finally, Eric and Paul welcome on former Nuggets coach George Karl to get his thoughts on this team's run and Nikola Jokic's brilliance, before sharing his thoughts on Carmelo Anthony after he announced his retirement.

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Sportsnet NBA Analyst Alvin Williams to chat about the lack of patience within the NBA as it relates to coaching and the quick trigger-finger for change, before reflecting on his past experience working with the 76ers' front office. The guys then sort through the NBA Conference Finals matchups and discuss why Jayson Tatum looked so timid in Game 1 and what would another title would mean for LeBron James' legacy? Later on, former Raptors and Grizzlies Head Athletic Trainer Scott McCullough joins the programs to clear up what exactly load management is, before sharing what's caught his eye at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago and some of the worst injuries he's dealt with in his 20+ years in the NBA (32:38).

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by the voice of the Boston Celtics, Sean Grande, as they preview Game 6 between the Celtics and 76ers. They also get into what's happened to the Celtics to lead them to the brink of elimination, who's to blame, and how to recover from it. Later on, former NBA Coach of the Year Dwane Casey chats about his career as he transitions to a front office role. From Western Kentucky to Detroit, they go over his 40+ years coaching and the lessons he has learned from not only basketball, but life. Dwane also shares some of his favorite memories from the sidelines including coaching Sam Bowie and Jason Kidd, coaching with George Karl, and the 2011 NBA Finals.  

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a full edition of Smith and Jones! The guys kick off the show by welcoming the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn to share his takeaways from the Celtics-76ers series, his level of concern surrounding Joe Mazzulla, and who he anticipates coming out on top. The guys then go around the league with Sirus XM NBA host and ESPN contributor Frank Isola! They discuss his MVP vote, how the series schedule impacts the Lakers and Warriors differently, and what the Suns need to change going forward. Finally, Brian Geltzeiler of Sirus XM NBA radio joins the guys and they answer any final burning questions including if Mike Malone or Monty Williams is under more pressure, if the Lakers can really do this after trading half their team, and if the Knicks are well and truly back. All that and so much more!  

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by NBA.com writer Shaun Powell for a look towards the Cestern conference. What do they expect to see come out of the Warriors-Lakers? Should the Suns be concerned? The guys also go over Dillon Brooks exiting Memphis and what the future looks like for him!  

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones break down the huge first round upset by the Miami Heat over the Milwaukee Bucks and just how impressed they are by Jimmy Butler. Next, they're joined by former Raptors GM Glen Grunwald. They discuss what a front office looks for in a coach and who would be best suited to take over the Raptors job. Eric and Paul then welcome on Toronto Star Raptors reporter Doug Smith to talk about the Nick Nurse firing and how it came about. Finally, Basketball Canada CEO Michael Bartlett talks about the impact the Nurse firing will have on his future with the program. They also discuss Canada's path to the World Cup this summer and who they should expect to play.

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