Eric Smith and Paul Jones open the show by discussing how Canadian NBA players get up to play the Raptors when they return home ahead of the RJ Barrett and the Knicks coming to Scotiabank Arena. Next, SNY’s Knicks and Nets Reporter Ian Begley talks about Knicks inconsistent play, RJ Barrett’s work ethic, and if the Nets will ultimately be forced to trade Kyrie Irving (11:16). To finish, Canada Basketball GM Rowan Barrett talks about his son RJ’s progression, the success of the Canadians in the NBA so far this season, the deeper talent pool to choose from for the national team, and the importance of getting players to commit to Canada Basketball for multiple years (28:17).

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