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Raptors 905 Head Coach Drew Jones joined Andrew Damelin to discuss his journey from West Philadelphia to Mississauga. Find out how Nick Collison, Shake Milton and Taj Gibson inspired Jones in his formative coaching years with the Thunder, discover why Jones may have been destined to be a leader of role players, and see how much thought he's put into conveying his emotions as a new head coach, and if he thinks he'll actually be able to do it!
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Samson Folk takes listener questions about the Toronto Raptors. Starting with Gradey Dick's ceiling as a player, and focusing on the team at large after that.
0:00 - Introductions
1:25 - Is Jakob Poeltl still good at defense?
12:10 - Is Jakob an offense first center?
17:37 - The Raptors most fun play
24:15 - What is Gradey's ceiling? Is is stardom?
37:55 - Do the Raptors run the most actions in the NBA?
41:15 - Can the Raptors core ever defend at a championship level?
50:00 - Darius Garland
51:45 - Learning X's & O's
57:00 - Am I a Raptors fan?
58:50 - The Raptors turnovers
1:02:00 - Best dressers on the team
1:07:00 - Questioning the coaching staff
1:10:20 - Goodbyes
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This week, Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Raptors HQ Chelsea Leite to discuss Joel Embiid's three-game suspension after an altercation with a media member. Who was out of line and should the media member also be suspended? Then they discuss the Golden State Warriors being 7-1 after an impressive win against the Celtics. Are they back? Is their championship window still open or too soon to call? and who's window has officially closed? Then in our Raptors homer moment, we discuss the phenomenal Vince Carter Jersey retirement ceremony. A massive home run for the franchise for which we bask in the glow. Then we discuss the Drake DeMar DeRozan beef and if DeMar will get his jersey retired. Then they discuss how this version of the Raptors is the official Enjoy The Process Era. What are the top three things they love about this team so far? Then in our Hottie Highlight of the week, a runner-up list to VC, is it Trae Young vs Knicks fans, Jimmy Butler house tour, or Ja Morant's 360 windmill?
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the adjustments Gradey Dick & RJ Barrett have to make as offensive focal points. Plus, how is the defense shaping up? They also talk about Vince Carter's jersey retirement ceremony, and what other Raptors will share that honor.
0:00 - Introductions
1:00 - Raps lost to Sacramento
6:30 - Why is the Raptors defense bad?
14:35 - Gradey finding counters
21:35 - RJ Barrett, offensive hub
27:58 - Early thoughts on Ja'Kobe
36:23 - Chris Boucher, bringing it
41:45 - What is the Raptors healthy rotation?
45:10 - Gradey one name status
46:25 - IQ's return
49:45 - Samson's experience at Vince's game
56:05 - What jerseys are getting retired?
1:02:15 - Will the Raptors ever be healthy and fun?
1:06:10 - Goodbyes
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Hosted by comedians Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull, Confederacy of Dunks delivers basketball talk with a laid-back, hilarious twist. In this episode, they welcome comedian and producer Dan Galea. They hit on some fun stuff. First they delve into the big emotions of the Vince Carter jersey retirement and talk a lot about how Vince had a very special, and vulnerable energy. After that it's all about how fun this young team is. Even though they might never become a .500 team, there's a bunch of hope with this squad. The last topic is truly insane. Andy talks about a wild basketball card that has sky rocketed in value.
Segment 1: Vince Carter's Jersey Retirement
First up, the gang dives into the emotional rollercoaster of Vince Carter’s jersey retirement, reflecting on how this was more than just a Raptors milestone—it was a moment that had fans reliving Vinsanity and all its highs and lows. Freddie and Andy talk about how it felt like the entire fanbase went back to those highlight-reel days. Dan talks about forgetting just who Vince was and how enjoyable it was to see masculinity and power tears. as well as the obvious take which is that this was an incredible Vince send off.
Segment 2: The Current Raptors Squad
Next, they break down the season so far and the buzz around Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett, who are making things exciting on the court for a team that doesn't have a lot of business being this exciting. Dan throws out a wild stat: Gradey’s scored more points than any other sophomore in the NBA—a stat that catches everyone off guard. Freddie and Andy bring up how the young core has fans hopeful, with an energy that feels fun and fresh, reminding them of the Raptors’ winning mentality under Masai Ujiri.
Segment 3: MJ’s Card and the Menendez Brothers
Then comes a deep dive into one of the weirdest stories of the week: a rare Michael Jordan card shot up in value because fans noticed the Menendez brothers sitting courtside in the background! This is just straight up weird. Andy, Dan and Freddie get riffy on how this could be even weirder.
And, in classic Dunks fashion, they wrap up with some hot takes on Stephen A. Smith. While Andy confesses a soft spot for him, Dan and Freddie consider Smith the ultimate "high art clown," and agree that being a good clown is no small feat.
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.A jam-packed week of Raptors action that included two overtime games, a first-ever jersey retirement and a ton of standout performances. Zulfi, Kyle and Coty break it all down and share our thoughts on the last seven days of action.
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The Toronto Raptors have struggled to win games so far, but they've had great performances from their young players. Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett most of all. Samson Folk is joined by Keerthika Uthayakumar to talk about it all.
0:00 - Introductions
1:00 - The stats of the Raptors season
9:00 - RJ Barrett's Leap
19:48 - Gradey Dick is so good
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Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Samson Folk. First, they talk about why Samson hates Halloween and doesn't dress up. Then at the 8-minute mark, they start talking basketball. Which NBA team should ring the alarm bells?? Even though it's very early in the season, things are not going as planned. Cathryn decides her Ring the Alarms team is the Denver Nuggets. They break down how the former champions are not what they use to be and the cause for concern is valid. Then they talk about the latest report that NBA ratings are down. How has gambling affected the way we consume the NBA? Has the Parody era contributed to this decline? and more. Then they talk about Boston Coach Joe Mazzula, who stated on a podcast that he wants the league to become more violent! What???? Then in our Raptors Homer moment, They talk about Scottie's injury and what this means for the rest of the team. Raptors Halloween costumes, and our Hottie Highlight of the week is between Cowboy Bruce Brown & the real Raptors fans being back.
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss Gradey Dick's swipes at stardom, Scottie Barnes' injury, and all the impressive performances the Raptors have been getting from their young players. Also, Vince Carter's jersey retirement, LeBron James in Toronto, and Sag for Flagg?
0:00 - Introductions
0:25 - A great 1-4 team?
1:40 - Scottie's injury
2:41 - Scottie's mask choice
3:15 - These Raptors know how to battle
4:45 - Tre's smile update
5:57 - Sag for Flagg?
8:12 - Davion's first great game
11:00 - Gradey has been amazing and could chase stardom
21:10 - A huge week of hoops
22:37 - Vince & LeBron, player empowerment
24:25 - Vince's place in Canadian basketball
25:40 - Facing LeBron
26:25 - The Lakers look good
29:10 - Mogbo & Ochai
29:45 - Ochai has become a real player
36:20 - Jonathan Mogbo captured our hearts
45:20 - Progression is fun
46:05 - Samson is excited for the Vince jersey retirement
47:20 - Can the Raptors beat the Kings?
51:05 - DeMar - RJ mirror match
52:30 - Does Immanuel come back soon?
55:10 - Samson vs Tre in fantasy
55:40 - Things to look forward to
56:45 - Young guys overperforming
58:12 - Raptors record over their next 7 games
1:01:18 - Tatum MVP
1:02:20 - Not enough marketing & goodbyes
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On this most recent episode of Confederacy Of Dunks Basketball Podcast, Hosts Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull welcome comedian, improviser, producer and all around hard core basketball fan Matt Mcready. The guys start off the pod by having an open conversation about the vibe around the Toronto Raptors in the beginning of this young season, not including the Denver Nuggets game. After they riff for a while they have fun with some hot takes league wide and end the podcast with a huge and very real interview from Nicola Jokic mid Raptors game.
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Host Cathryn Naiker is joined by Esfandier Baraheni to discuss NBA's opening night. What are their early takeaways and are they prepared to walk about any of our early season predictions? Then the 76ers and Joel Embiid are "under investigation" regarding the staus of his injuries and his statement regarding not playing back-to-back games. How should this team respond and should Joel play back-to-backs? LeBron and Bronny make their debut, is this actually significant? Then in our Raptors homer moment, we break down the rough start in their home opener, where are the glimmers of hope and should we start the Cooper Flag manifestations today? In the Hottie Highlight Es has to choose between the debut of the Intuit Dome, Grady Dick and T-Mac Shick Razer commercial or Wing Stop becoming the official partner of the NBA & G league.
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Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the Toronto Raptors opening loss of the season and how key players performed. They also look ahead to the upcoming games vs. the Wolves, detailing how the matchups will change each game.
0:00 - Introductions + Scrappy Teams
2:05 - The Raptors had ball pressure for a moment
4:20 - Why the defense fell apart
5:50 - The Raptors horrible offensive start
7:48 - Come back soon RJ
8:20 - Scottie played really bad
14:05 - Gradey is so, so important
16:53 - Chris Boucher will score the ball
17:28 - Jamal Shead impressed us
23:20 - Jakob had a really tough game
25:15 - Mismatch hunting can still make sense
27:55 - Can Gradey average 15ppg?
29:45 - Matchups for the game
37:00 - Summer League in the regular season
38:05 - Returning to fun basketball
41:00 - Parting shots
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This week on Confederacy of Dunks, hosts Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull welcome special guest Alan Shane Lewis from This Hour Has 22 Minutes and The Canadian Baking show to talk about insane Toronto Raptors Pre-Season grades that Freddie made up, teams that have never won a championship and they finish off brainstorming nicknames.
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Samson Folk takes listener questions with Louis Zatzman. They discuss how many All-Stars are on the Toronto Raptors' roster, Scottie Barnes' improvements, and a whole bunch of basketball stuff.
0:00 - Introductions
1:20 - How many All-Stars are on the roster?
5:50 - Gradey Dick's Development
9:30 - Scottie's Unique Development
11:35 - Gradey's Shooting
17:15 - The Raptors are Screening Better
21:22 - Scottie & Gradey better than Scottie & IQ?
27:33 - Can a Gorilla play basketball?
30:35 - Can the Raptors offense be good?
32:50 - 15th man (speculation/reasoning, skip ahead for answers)
42:55 - Mogbo's Role/Development
48:00 - Ochai looks much better
50:20 - Reacting to Raptors roster moves
56:22 - Lonnie Walker
58:46 - Mikal Bridges jumper
1:00:30 - Authoritarian Basketball
1:01:55 - What's important from Preseason?
1:05:00 - Scottie's perfect co-stars
1:08:20 - Raptors identities?
1:14:15 - What makes a backup guard successful?
1:18:20 - 2 Guard Lineups
1:23:25 - How many wins for the Raptors?
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Buckets & Tea NBA Show is Back! Hello & Welcome's Jerome Cheng joins host Cathryn Naiker to discuss some wild NBA predictions. Which team is going to surprise a casual out of the East and West? Which team is going on sale (blowing up/trades) by the deadline? and by the end of the season? Who is going to win the stupid NBA Cup LOL Biggest Leap forward? Newest All-Star? Biggest shock of the season? Then in Raptors Predictions: Who is going to be most improved? Will Scottie make the all-star team? and will we make the play in? Do we want to make the play in? In our Hottie Highlight of the week Jerome has to choose between Vince Carter's Hall Of Fame Speech or VC moved to tears at the news Toronto is retiring his jersey.
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Samson & Tre are joined by producer Es to discuss Gradey & Scottie popping off, plus the awards draft.
0:00 - Introductions
2:10 - Boston win recap
4:40 - Gradey's offensive improvements
11:30 - Should Gradey start?
13:30 - Gradey's passing
15:50 - health updates for the team
16:27 - Scottie Superstar
18:40 - Scottie's pnr numbers
20:00 - Scottie's 3 level scoring
24:18 - Drafting Awards
25:45 - Scottie Barnes All-Star
28:23 - Scottie Barnes All-NBA
31:00 - RJ Barrett MIP
33:50 - RJ Barrett All-Star
36:25 - Garrett Temple Good Guy Award
38:28 - Scottie Barnes All-Defense
40:20 - Immanuel Quickley MIP
42:20 - Jonathan Mogbo All Rookie
45:40 - Ja'Kobe Walter All Rookie
47:00 - Davion Mitchell 6MOY
48:50 - Samson's Weasel Selections
50:45 - Jakob Poeltl All-Defense
56:00 - Enjoying the season
57:00 - IQ getting up threes
57:45 - Gradey Dick will be the 2nd best Raptor
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On this week of Confederacy of Dunks, Freddie Rivas and Andy Hull welcome guest Anthony Hall from Toronto's Second City. They of course riff on the insane new theme song that Andy has created, and move on to talk a little bit about the Toronto raptors pre-season.
The guys talk about IQ, Jamaal Shead, Chris Boucher and Peyton Prichard somehow always going off against the raptors. They touch on the low stakes of the pre season and how this team is in hard to evaluate without having IQ and Scottie on the floor together.
After the pre season talk they get curious about the hall of fame. Vince Carter's hall of fame addition as a raptor sparked Freddie's curiosity so the guys riff on hall of fakes in general. What makes them matter? Where are they? Who gets in? Should we care? Do we care? They decide to make a Canadian heritage minute where Andy heckles James Naismith (played by Freddie) until James Naismith gives up his idea. Anthony suggest that he could be one of the guys who is wearing tight clothing. Pretty good idea honestly.
Question three is all about the new documentary series the starting five which features LeBron, Jimmy, Anthony davis, Anthony Edwards and Domantis Sabonis. They each choose their own starting five and explore different angles like journeyman, veteran players, instigators and player coaches. Between the in three of them we get a big variety of takes and some straight up golden ideas if we are being real about it.
Topic number four is all about the Donte Divenenzo and Rick Brunson beef. During the Minnesota Timberwolves vs New York Knicks game, don't was talking some smack to Tom Thibideau and it went viral. The guys explore other potential beefs this year like Bronny Vs Dillon, Paul George Vs Kawhi Leonard and Taylor Swift Vs Tom Thibideau.
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Samson Folk is joined by dear friend and co-host Trevon Heath to discuss the state of the Raptors.
0:00 - Introductions
2:08 - Addressing the lack of podcasts
2:40 - Is Scottie a better leader now?
6:40 - Scottie's role on defense
8:33 - Update on RJ & Ja'Kobe's injuries
10:00 - Gradey as the 5th starter
10:45 - What Tre liked from camp
12:35 - End of bench guys getting early season shots
13:50 - Loving Jamal Shead's performance
16:35 - Ending the reaction pod
19:00 - RJ Barrett looks great
22:50 - Gradey's Ceiling and Future
27:56 - Mogbo is struggling
36:05 - Ja'Kobe's Ceiling
36:35 - Lying about the draft
38:40 - Is Chomche NBA ready?
44:00 - Will the Raptors beat their over/under?
49:00 - Raptors got so lucky with Scottie
50:15 - Goodbyes
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This week our boy Adon Moss hops on the pod to talk about PRESEASON! But also NBA point guards and Andy tells a story of how he ruined Kraft Hockeyville for everyone! Workin on a NIGHT SHED.
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This week it's just Andy and Freddie and we talk all about the Raptors 2024-25 presser, the expectations and how open everyone was about a rebuild. We also go deep on some jersey talk and then finally pay our last respects to the legend Dikembe Mutombo.
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