Eric Smith and Paul Jones look back on 2023 with some of their favourite interviews from the past year. This week they concentrate on conversations with former Raptors players Amir Johnson, TJ Ford, Jose Calderon, Dell Curry, Charlie Villanueva, and ‘The Junkyard Dog’ Jerome Williams. Happy Holidays from Smith & Jones! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back for another jammed packed week! They are joined by former Raptor and Naismith player of the year, Tyler Hansbrough! They go over what he is getting up to in his retirement, some of his favorite memories from both college and his time in Toronto. They then get into some of the players he most enjoys watching now. Then longtime radio voice of the Atlanta Hawks Steve Holman joins the guys! They get into the similarities between the Hawks and Raptors teams and...

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a new episode! The guys catch up with former Raptors point guard Chris Childs and chat about everything he is doing off the court now, some of stories from his time in Toronto, and memories of playing with Vince Carter. Later on, Eric and Paul debate their favourite players to watch in the current NBA. Next up, former Assistant Coach for the Raptors and Team Canada, Jon Goodwillie stops by to share his thoughts on the greatest Raptors of all time, his...

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! The pair kick things off with their thoughts on the Raptors at the quarter point of the season, including what has impressed them and what has left them wanting more. Former NBA point guard, NBA on Sirius XM host, and Suns broadcaster, Eddie Johnson joins the guys to chat about the top storylines surrounding the Suns early on. The guys wrap things up with a look at the latest news around the league, before sharing their thoughts on the In-Season tournament....

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by the radio voice of the Chicago Bulls, and former Raptors play by play voice Chuck Swirsky to give us his favorite holiday memoires while working in the league! The guys then get into how the game has changed, and what he has seen from the Bulls so far this year. Then former Raptors point guard, and current Sportsnet analyst Alvin Williams joins the guys. They get into the Raptors so far and also what happened in San Antonio this week. Did Gregg Popovich...

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Rowan Barrett, General Manager of the Team Canada's National Men's Senior team! They go over everything that happened this summer from the coaching change, to the challenges the team faced in the FIBA World Cup. Rowan also shares what to expect going forward with the roster for next summer. Later on, former Raptors head coach and current advisor to the Detroit Pistons, Dwane Casey joins the guys to talk about life after coaching, what he is up to now,...

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! They look back at the summer that was for Canada Basketball with national team member and Dallas Maverick, Dwight Powell! How did it feel to finally qualify for the Olympics? And what can Canadian fans expect from the program moving forward? Next, the guys talk to former Head Trainer of the Toronto Raptors, Scott McCullough, about load management, the goals behind it, and the effect of the NBA's new rules on rest this season (17:20). Finally, the guys talk...

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back for the final time this season! They go over Fred VanVleet's departure and what it means for the team both on and off the court. They are then joined by the newest member of the Toronto Raptors, Jalen McDaniels! He joins Eric fresh from his introductory press conference to share his excitement about joining the Raptors and what he's learned from former Raptor Kawhi Leonard in their time playing together. To wrap things up, Sportsnet's Raptors analyst...

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor Mike James to look back on his career, from playing in the CBA to the backcourt of the championship Detroit Pistons. They also chat about his memories of playing in Toronto, what he saw in a young Chris Bosh, Kobe Bryant's 81-point game, and why he ultimately left the Raptors. The guys also get into James' work to help the homeless in Houston and share a memory of what he did for Paul and Eric one night. Later on, former centre for the...

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are coming to you live following Gradey Dick's introductory press conference! The pair offer their thoughts the Raptors' first round pick both on and off the court, how Gradey can help the team address their most pressing issues, and if he can slot into the rotation this year. Later on, Blair Kerkhoff, Jayhawks reporter for the Kansas City Star, looks back on the freshman's only year playing at the Allen Fieldhouse and shares which skills could translate to the NBA...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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...

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with an emergency podcast! They go over the firing of Nick Nurse and what it means for the Franchise both long term and short term. After Masai's presser Eric goes over the main points and is joined by ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks to go over the decision and who he thinks might be next for the Raptor's this off season. He is then joined by Howard Beck from GQ sports to discuss the problems the team now faces going forward. Finally Sportsnet.ca...

Listen to Raptors team president Masai Ujiri's press conference in the aftermath of firing Nick Nurse. What did the Raptors team president have to say and what are the next steps?

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by 2-time NBA champion Joel Anthony to discuss his time playing with LeBron James and if he is at all surprised about the level the Lakers' star is playing at now. Then, they go over what it takes to eliminate a team in the postseason and the role experience plays. ESPN NBA writer Tim Bontemps joins the show to talk about the Draymond Green suspension and whether or not he thinks it's justified. Eric and Paul then go around the league, covering Joel...

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back after the Raptors' heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Play-In. Eric and Paul listen to Nick Nurse, Fred VanVleet, and Scottie Barnes on locker room clean-out day and offer their thoughts on the season, and what they expect to see this off-season. Former Raptor Point Guard and Sportsnet NBA analyst Alvin Williams joins the guys as they go over what transpired last night. Alvin shares why he wasn't that surprised, and what they expect to see...

Eric Smith and Paul jones are back with a packed edition of of Smith & Jones! They're joined by former Raptor T.J. Ford to reminisce over his time in Toronto, his bond with Chris Bosh, and the scary incident in Atlanta. They also go over his work with kids today and how he is giving back to the community. The guys are then joined by former NBA head coach P.J. Carlesimo to review the NCAA tournament and what to expect in the final few days of the NBA regular season. Finally, ESPN front...