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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with former Raptors executive and current Senior Advisor to the Piston's Ed Stefanski! The guys go over his memories of when he was in New Jersey of trading for Vince Carter and all that went into that. The guys then get into his time in Toronto and what both he and Brian Colangelo built in Toronto and how he saw basketball develop. Guys also touch on trading for Kyle Lowry and what his presence has meant to both the franchise & city, before getting into the debate of whose jersey should go up next. Eric & Paul then share there memories about the Vince trade and provide some examples of when trading a superstar can work out.
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.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another former Raptor! Joining the guys this week is 13 year NBA vet Tony Massenburg. The guys go over his introduction to Toronto, and meeting Paul back in the day before getting into what life is like an an expansion team. Tony then goes over his time playing for the university of Maryland with Len Bias and what could have been with his career. The guys then go over the legacy of Len Bias and how over time it has changed to being a more positive one. Tony then compares his time in Toronto to Vancouver and what differences and similarities he saw between the two cities, and organizations. Eric and Paul wrap up the show with there memories of Len Bias and other tales from the road in the NBA!
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.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another episode. They are joined by NBA legend, and former Toronto Raptor Charles Oakley! The guys go over his first reaction's to Toronto and how he felt about the city. The guys then get into his experience playing with Vince Carter, and how close he thinks the team was to being a serious contender. The guys then get into who they think the next jersey to be retired for the Raptors. Eric and Paul wrap up the show with some audio from Vince Carter's hall of fame ceremony.
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.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by 3 time NBA Champion Phil Handy! They go over his life in basketball from his early days growing up in the Bay Area, to playing his college ball in Hawaii. The guys then go over just how hard it was to make an NBA roster and his career over sea's, and getting into skill development as a coach. How did all of this lead to eventually getting on Mike Brown's staff to work with Kobe Bryant? Finally the guys touch on Phil's time in Toronto, from his relationship with Nick Nurse to deciding to leave Cleveland and join the Raptors. And finally some of his memories from the 2019 Championship season!
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.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back for another season of Smith and Jones! The guys kick off the season with former Raptors centre and fan favourite, Lucas "Bebe" Nogueira! They chat about what he is up to now following his recent retirement from basketball, how hard the transition has been to his post-NBA life, and what he wishes he could have told his younger self. The guys then get into some of his recent struggles both on and off the court, before wrapping up the conversation with a look back at his time in Toronto and just how close the Raptors were to getting past LeBron James and the Cavaliers. Finally, the guys dive into the handling of mental health in sports and how far we have come.
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.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back for one more time this year! In the season finale the guys welcome on former NBA front office executive and current NBA Front Office insider Bobby Marks. He gives them his thoughts on the Raptors draft & off season so far. The guys then go over his thoughts on Paul George moving to the 76ers, what the Nuggets are doing, and how the new CBA is effecting how teams are constructed. Doug Smith of the Toronto Star then joins Eric and Paul and they go over his thoughts on what the Raptors have done so far this year. The guys then get into team Canada's national men's team training camp so far, and what expectations should be. Finally guys get into the Women's national team headed to Paris and what we should expect from them!
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another jammed packed episode! Guys kick things off previewing the opening of Team Canada training camp, and what this summer will look like for the national team. Paul is then joined by the CEO of Canada Basketball Michael Bartlet and General Manager Rowan Barrett. They go over what this roster looks like and what training camp will entail. Eric and Paul then go over there thoughts on the Raptors off season moves thus far. From acquiring Davion Mitchell to resigning Immanuel Quickley are they better now then when the season started? Guys then welcome on former NCAA coach and current ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg! They get Seth's thoughts on the Raptors draft picks, and what we should expect going forward from them. Guys also go over the drafting of Bronny James and what it means for the league!
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back and joined by NBA Champion Oshae Brissett! They go over what it was like to win the NBA title with the Boston Celtics. Who was the first person he called? What leadership role did Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown play in this series? And who is he celebrating with in Toronto? Boston Globe Celtics reporter Gary Washburn then joins the guys to share his thoughts on the Celtics' championship and what's ahead for this team after the title. Finally, former Cleveland Cavaliers Head Coach and current Team Canada Consultant, David Blatt joins the guys to share his thoughts on the Canadian roster and what it will take to win in Paris this summer.
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another episode! The guys are joined by the Raptors television play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin! They go over some of his memories from 5 years ago when the Raptors beat the Warriors to win the NBA championship. The guys then get into Matt's experience working beside Jerry West and his impact on both Matt, and the entire league. The guys then welcome on 17-year NBA vet and current Mavs broadcaster Derek Harper! They get into how this series has played out and why the Celtics have dominated the Mavs in the first 3 games. What has Derek observed in this series as opposed to the run to the NBA finals? And what did he learn from his own finals experience that can apply to the current-day Mavs?
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another jam-packed episode! The guys are joined by Timberwolves Associate Head Coach Micah Nori to go over his experience in the Western Conference Finals after getting thrust into the head coaching role! They chat about the T-Wolves' season as a whole and the leap the team made this year, before Micah offers his thoughts on the NBA Finals matchup and what it presents for both teams. Later, new CEO of Ontario Basketball, Claude Nembhard stops by to go over what he expects to accomplish in his new role, how the OBA and Canada Basketball can better work together to get the best talent out of Ontario, how his own experience with his sons can help inform his leadership, and if we can expect his son Andrew to suit up for Canada this summer.
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones kick off the show by offering some thoughts on the passing of Bill Walton. About his impact both on and off the court and he meant for the NBA. The guys then welcome on former Knicks GM & current ESPN analyst Scott Perry to hear his thoughts on the conference finals. What stands out for him more then anything else? Would it be a disappointed if the Celtics didn't win the title this year? And what does Scott see in these conference finalists that the Raptors can apply to there rebuild? The guys are then joined by former Raptor, and current NBA Sportsnet analyst Alvin Williams! They get his thoughts on the conference finals and what he see's in each team. How impressed has he been with Anthony Edwards so far? Does he think this for real? All that and so much more!
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another packed episode! The guys kick things off with their thoughts on the announcement of Toronto getting a WNBA team! What does it mean for the city and the game of basketball in Toronto, as well as for the nation as a whole? Next, the pair dive into the NBA conference finals alongside Dallas Mavericks radio play-by-play voice, Chuck Cooperstein! He breaks down his takeaways from Game 1 including if the Mavs have the defensive chops to win the West, and how Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić have figured out how to play together. Later, ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones weighs in on both ongoing series and discusses what lessons the rest of the league can learn from the final four remaining teams. Finally, Paul is joined by former NBA player, coach and current Pacers broadcaster, Quinn Buckner! The pair go over what happened to the Pacers in Game 1, how they can avoid those issues for the rest of the series, and the impact Pascal Siakam has had on the team.
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another packed episode! The guys share their thoughts on the news of the Nets retiring Vince Carter's number and what it says about Raptors, before being joined by the voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Alan Horton! Alan helps break down everything Nuggets-Timberwolves including what's changed from Game 2 to now and how the T-Wolves can counter-punch. Next up, former NBA player and current Pacers analyst, Eddie Gill weighs in on Indiana's chances of clawing back into their series with the Knicks. Later on, ESPN writer Tim Bontemps stops by to go over what happened between the Cavs and Celtics, as well as what lies ahead this off-season in Cleveland. The trio also go over Tim's thoughts on the MVP award and the impact of his straw poll.
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones share there thoughts on the MVP award, and why they think the NBA got it wrong. The guys are then joined by longtime NBA executive Ed Stefanski. They get into his thoughts on the MVP award. Then his thoughts on how both the Timberwolves and Nuggets were put together. The guys then get into Ed's thoughts on Zach Edey and if he can fit into the modern NBA. Eric and Paul are the joined by 2014 Big 10 player of the year & former NBA player Nik Stauskas. They get into what he saw in game 2 at MSG between the Knicks and Pacers. What do the Pacers need to do differently in order to get back into this series? And how does he view how the modern NBA game has changed from when he was in the league? The guys then get Nik's thoughts on the MVP award!
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by NBA champion & former NBA head coach Lionel Hollins! The guys go over his memories and role in Portland's 1977 championship. Next, Hollins unpacks what it's like coaching in the playoffs and what goes into game planning. After that, how can the Lakers retool after being eliminated by the Nuggets yet again? The guys then get into what Lionel is seeing from the Mavs, and Knicks and discuss if they are legit title contenders. Eric and Paul then get his thoughts on Charles Barkley's comments and the development of younger players in the league.
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back breaking down all the action from the NBA playoffs! Guys are joined by ESPN's and New York Knick radio announcer Monica McNutt to breakdown everything going on in the big apple. Is she surprised by the Knicks start? How are they doing all this without Julius Randle? And is Joel Embiid leaving anything to be desired? The LA time's Dan Woike then joins the guys to share his thoughts on Lakers-Nuggets. Why does it seem like the Nuggets own them? And is there discord coming from the Lakers? Guys then get into Dan's thoughts on the Clipper's and who he thinks is the MVP of the league this year! Eric and Paul close the show with some thoughts on the passing of Bob Cole and what he meant to all Canadians.
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back to wrap up the 2023-24 Raptors season. The guys are joined by Sportsnet Raptors analyst Alvin Williams as they look back at the high's and low's from the season. Eric and Paul then listen to Masai Ujiri end of season availability and talk about what they expect in the offseason. They then hear from Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley, before offering there final thoughts for the season (33:42).
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former NCAA and NBA head coach, and current NBA on ESPN radio analyst, P.J. Carlesimo! He shares some of his memories his time with Seton Hall and their trip to the Final 4. How did he prepare them to play Duke? What did he say at halftime when they were down? The guys then pivot to the 2024 NCAA tournament and what P.J. thinks the future holds for Zach Edey. Later on, they discuss who's leading the NBA MVP race and if anyone can stop a Denver-Boston final. All that and much more in a jammed packed episode!
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a special edition of Smith & Jones! With the news of Vince Carter's induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the guys are joined by his former teammate Muggsy Bogues to look back on his time in Toronto. Was he often under appreciated? Did his love of basketball get lost in the shuffle? How impressive was he in practice? Muggsy also offers some thoughts on the current NBA season and how he sees it shaking out. Later on, Sportsnet's Michael Grange stops by to share his thoughts on the Vince Carter's effect, not only on the fanbase, but the organization as a whole. The guys also go over Grange's piece about how Keith Pelly could shape MLSE as he takes over CEO.
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 affiliate.
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Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a brand new episode! The guys are joined by Front Office Sports Reporter, Alex Schiffer to talk about his reporting on the situation. What happened exactly and how big will the consequences be? Alex has covered the Porter brothers since high school, did he ever see something like this happen? Eric and Paul then get into their own thoughts on it and what the fallout could be for all of sports. Guys shift gears and talk to Canada basketball CEO Michael Bartlett after. What are the next steps the national team can take? How do we continue this momentum going forward? And is this the start of something for basketball in this country?
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 affiliate.
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