The Rapcast

On this week's Buckets & Tea, guests Lauren Mitchell and Freddie Rivas join the podcast to discuss the Golden State Warriors becoming NBA champions yet again! The gang gives their thoughts on the Dubs' latest title run, then address the “is Steph a top 10 player?” question, and why this type of conversation is inherently flawed. We also look at what both Boston and Golden State need to accomplish to end up in the Finals again next year.

Then, in our Raptors Homer Moment, we look ahead to free agency, specifically pending Raptors FAs Chris Boucher and Thaddeus Young. Will they resign in Toronto? If not, where could they be calling home next season?

Finally, in our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, we discuss Nick's new shooting accuracy app.

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Samson Folk brings on Tre, Nabeel, and Goose to talk about who they like for the Raptors in the draft.

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1:24 - Goose's ideal pick / Blake Wesley

3:20 - Nabeel's ideal pick / Caleb Houstan

12:57 - Tre's ideal pick / Jaylin Williams

21:55 - What is Tre trying to identify in the 2nd Rd / Defense

23:15 - What is Nabeel trying to identify in the 2nd Rd / Depends on Context

24:35 - What is Goose trying to identify in the 2nd Rd / Outlier skills

25:41 - Upside Swing #1 Patrick Baldwin Jr.

27:50 - Upside Swing #2 Dom Barlow

30:15 - Upside Swing #3 Josh Minott

33:10 - What type of player do we expect to be picked?

35:20 - Alondes Williams

37:10 - Nabeel's inside scoop on agents and trainers

38:20 - Good players bad fits, and great fits #1 Jake LaRavia

39:25 - Poor fit #1 Dalen Terry

40:40 - Will the Raptors draft a bad defender?

42:48 - Poor fit #2 Andrew Nembhard

45:10 - The Hard Sell on Jaylin Williams

46:25 - The Hard Sell on Blake Wesley

48:10 - The Hard Sell on Caleb Houstan

49:40 - Final thoughts on the draft

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The man they call Mac is joined by Samson, Brendan and Curly as they discuss their favourite prospects for the Raptors in the 2022 NBA Draft. 

(0:00) - Intro 

(0:55) - What archetype would you select for the Raptors? 

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(6:00) - Top 3 draft options with the 33rd pick

***Brendan's Picks***

(6:27) - Jake Laravia

(8:36) - Jaylin Williams

(10:38) - Andrew Nembhard

***Curly's Picks***

(15:23) - Bryce McGowens

(17:19) - Max Christie

(19:04) - Caleb Houstan

***Samson's Picks***

(21:43) - Patrick Baldwin Jr. 

(23:23) - Alondes Williams

(26:20) David Roddy / Dominick Barlow

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(32:38) - Ryan Rollins

(33:45) - Christian Koloko

(34:49) - Walker Kessler 

(37:46) - All-Time Favourite Raptors Draft Memory

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RAPTORS: Transaction fans vs Chemistry fans: Some fans are wanting the Raptors to trade assets to get assets and others want to see this current squad gel. What is the better camp to be in? Kyle Lowry Street! What other Raptor deserves a Toronto street and where should it be put?

NBA: The Wiggins game! What other unlikely players have had a big playoff game? Adam Silver is hell-bent on creating an in-season tournament. If you were forced to make a change to the NBA regular season, what would it be?

With Adam Christie and Kris Myers!

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Samson Folk brings on coach and scout, Evin Gualberto to discuss Ismael Kamagate, Jaylin Williams, and Dalen Terry's draft candidacy for the Raptors.

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Samson Folk talks to professional scout, Francis Adu about a huge collection of players that the Raptors might draft.

0:30 - Who have the Raptors worked out so far?

3:18 - Julian Champagnie

17:18 - Josh Minott

28:33 - Kendall Brown

39:33 - Jake LaRavia

54:15 - Peyton Watson

1:07:08 - Leonard Miller

1:18:10- Wendell Moore

1:31:03 - Trevor Keels

1:42:34 - Christian Braun

1:47:08 - Picking bets for an Initiator, a meaningful contributor on a decent playoff team, and a high-level defender

1:55:53 - Christian Koloko

2:07:42 - Walker Kessler

2:18:2> - Operation 6'9" is not a monolith

2:25:23 - Scouting Process

2:29:18 - In Defense of Narratives

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Raptors: Vision 6’9”, the franchise version: What’s the best 8-man Raptors rotation of all-time if they’re between 6’7” and 6’9”? Nick Nurse seems to be really making the rounds on Canadian TV shows. What show should he do next and what role would he play?

NBA: Freddie has picked against the Celtics in every round. It’s a blind spot for him. What are some other blind spots when analyzing the NBA? There’s been a lot of talk about the Warriors crowd not being great. Does winning negatively impact a franchise’s fans and what’s the best fan base in the NBA?

With Matt Henry and Matt McCready!

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On this week's Buckets & Tea, comedian Ian Gordon joins Cathryn to discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals:

• The allure and legacy of the Warriors dynasty, and whether Steph Curry is a top 10 player of all time
• Draymond Green walking the line with the refs: is he becoming too much like Patrick Beverley, or should he continue to be aggressive?
• The likeability of the Celtics, despite our status as Raptors fans biased against a divisional rival
• The heartwarming comeback stories of Al Horford and Andrew Wiggins
• Our predictions on who will triumph in Games 3 and 4 in Boston

In Coaching Carousel news, Darvin Ham joins the Lakers and Quin Snyder departs the Jazz. In our Raptors Homer Moment, we discuss the validity (or lack thereof) of the OG Anunoby trade chatter, and shout out Scottie Barnes for supporting the CEBL and putting those pesky rumours to rest.

Finally, in our Nick Nurse Hottie Highlight of the Week, Ian shares his all-time favourite Nick Nurse moment.

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The man they call Mac delivers his take on who the Raptors should consider with the 33rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vMvM9K0yOo

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A new trade rumour has popped up, this time with OG Anunoby, which means the media pressure on our rookie of the year is starting to heat up.

RAPTORS: It's the summer, so here come the rumours about the Raptors trading good players again! Now it's OG. Is there any logic to the idea that the Raptors need to clear a runway for Scottie? Who should they trade? Goofy summer segment alert: let's rebrand the Raptors for no good reason. If MLSE put you in charge of a big change, what is their new team name/colours?

NBA: The Jimmy shot. Did you like it? What is another big "what if" moment from this years playoffs? The finals! Do either of these teams surprise you? Who is winning the championship this year, Boston or Golden State?

With special guests, Gary Rideout Jr. and Jay Rosales!

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