Episodes
Amit Mann offers thoughts on the teams offence and defence within Darko Rajakovic's system. Also the play of Scottie Barnes, Dennis Schroder, Gradey Dick among others in Toronto's preseason win vs. the Kings.
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Published 10/11/23
Amit Mann is joined by Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby to discuss his basketball journey, defence, skill development and more.
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Published 10/05/23
Amit Mann is joined by Savanna Hamilton to discuss their takeaways from Darko Rajakovic, Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam and more in the early going of Raptors training camp.
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Published 10/04/23
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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Published 10/04/23
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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Published 09/28/23
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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Published 09/27/23
Amit Mann is joined by Daniel Hackett of Raptors HQ to discuss the latest news around the Damian Lillard sweepstakes and trade packages that could bring the point guard to Toronto.
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Published 09/27/23
Amit Mann and Katie Heindl look at how members of the media, fans and more can put empathy first while discussing domestic violence in sports. Also, they pinpoint keys to the Toronto Raptors returning to the playoffs after missing them last season.
30:20 to end - Keys to a Raptors playoff resurgence
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Published 09/15/23
Amit Mann and Imman Adan discuss the following:
-Takeaways from Canada's bronze medal showing at the FIBA World Cup
-NBA players who would be instant fits on the Olympic team
-Why the Raptors should be interested in Damian Lillard
-Who will start at PG if no major changes are made
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Published 09/13/23
Amit Mann is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni of SDPN to discuss Canada's play at the FIBA World Cup and paths to improvement on offence and defence. Also, they look ahead to the matchups against Brazil, Spain and other contenders for gold.
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Published 08/30/23
Amit Mann is joined by Chris Oliver to go in-depth on what the key pillars of Darko Rajakovic's offensive philosophy will be, and where Toronto will find success.
2:40 - His discussion with Darko Rajakovic
6:00 - Darko's offensive philosophy
11:28 - How do you get players to buy in?
13:00 - Who's running PnR for Toronto?
15:00 - Strengths & weaknesses of the Poeltl/Schroder PnR
18:45 - How much will Gradey Dick play next season?
20:45 - Strengths of roster on offence
23:18 - Does O.G....
Published 08/29/23
Amit Mann is joined by Player Development coach Harp Grewal to discuss the following:
-Ways Scottie Barnes improved last season
-Achievable progress ahead of next season
-Ideal sets, offensive principles & spots on the court so Barnes can flourish in a crucial third year
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Published 08/24/23
Amit Mann is joined by Oren Weisfeld to discuss the following topics ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament:
-Importance of the Olynyk-Powell frontcourt tandem
-Canada's defensive flaws
-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's isolation attempts and RJ Barrett's second-side scoring
-Jordi Fernandez's philosophy and player rotations
-X-Factors and closing lineups
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Published 08/22/23
Amit Mann is joined by Eric Koreen to discuss his recent piece on Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, the Raptors' rotation and which players could benefit most from a new coach. Read Eric's article here: https://tinyurl.com/4r2yx29e
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Published 08/04/23
Amit Mann is joined by Mac Cunningham of the "Runnin' off the Screen' podcast to discuss Gary Trent Jr. His ups and downs this past season, driving skills, defence and how Darko Rajakovic can maximize his skills with certain offensive sets.
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Published 08/03/23
Amit Mann and Asad Alvi discuss the Raptors signing Garrett Temple and what it means for the rest of the roster. Also, they dive into how O.G. Anunoby would handle a higher usage offensive role, what Jalen McDaniels offers and more!
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Published 08/01/23
Amit Mann and Imman Adan discuss the following:
-Pros and cons of Scottie Barnes at PG and the challenges ahead
-The cases for Dennis Schroder vs. Gary Trent Jr. to start
-Will Pascal Siakam be a Raptor next season, how much gets solved if he's consistent from three, and more!
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Published 07/28/23
C.J. Miles and Amit Mann break down Gradey Dick's Summer League performance along with how Dennis Schröder is going to help the Raptors on offence and defence.
2:00 - Gradey Dick's play (wrist control, how he gets stronger/improve conditioning, counters to being run off the line and more)
32:30 - Dennis Schröder
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Published 07/20/23
Amit Mann and Katie Heindl discuss the latest reports on where Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors stand. Also, the recap the Summer League play of Gradey Dick, Markquis Nowell and others.
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Published 07/18/23
Amit Mann is joined by Mouhamadou Gueye to discuss his off-court interests, basketball profile, honing his skills as a stretch big on offence/defence and more!
2:15 - Chris Boucher
4:00 - Justin Champagnie
7:30 - Growth spurt
8:20 - G-League season
9:12 - Violin
11:00 - Cars
13:37 - Summer League goals
14:00 - Defending on the perimeter
15:30 - Developing basketball IQ
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Published 07/09/23
Amit Mann discusses the play of Markquis Nowell, Gradey Dick and more in the Raptors' loss to the Bulls at Summer League.
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Published 07/08/23
Amit Mann is joined by Markquis Nowell to discuss the following:
- Getting the call from the Raptors
- How he'll defend at the NBA level
- Joining the fraternity of small guards
- His identity as a person connecting with how he plays the game & more!
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Published 07/06/23
Amit Mann is joined by Gradey Dick to discuss the following and more:
0:18 - Mary J. Blige, Drake & Method Man
2:15 - Gradey's one-dribble pull-up, practicing at game speed
4:00 - Pinch-post, Gradey's favourite shooting actions
6:00 - What C.J. Miles said about him
8:40 - Root of his court sense and feel for the game
9:36 - The attention from his draft night suit
10:30 - "I don't care what people think"
11:12 - What his unconscious shooting groove feels like
12:00 - Stealing...
Published 07/06/23
Imman and Asad react to the news of Fred VanVleet signing with the Rockets and Jakob Poeltl returning to Raptors. Also, what Dennis Schroder offers to Toronto.
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Published 07/01/23
Imman Adan is joined by Daniel Hackett of Raptors HQ to discuss interesting changes to the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement, options if Fred VanVleet leaves the Raptors and more.
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Published 06/30/23