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5 years

One more time, talked to Fred VanVleet, Dan Tolzman, Danny Green, Adrian Griffin, Masai Ujiri, Phil Handy, Jamaal Magloire, Chris Boucher, Matt Devlin, Wayne Embry, Kevin DiPietro, and more about the Raptors winning it all:

Inside the room: Raptors players, staffers react to Toronto's first hoops title

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4 years

Wow. Both teams hold ball for 24 second shot clock violations. Raptors first, then Spurs, in honour of Kobe.

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4 years

The Toronto Raptors were NBA champions for 456 days.

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5 years

Serge was such a big part of Toronto’s team chemistry. Bonded with Kawhi, didn’t cry about being benched. Some huge playoff games. One of the keys to the Raptors title.

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"WHAT IT DO BABYYYY" 😂 ...Fun guy. (🎥: @sergeibaka )

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5 years

Classic Marc Gasol on getting Finals advice from Pau Gasol: "He was playing Boston at that time and then he played Orlando and third year he played Boston again. What could I ask him, like how to guard Rasheed Wallace?"

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4 years

The Toronto Raptors are no longer NBA champions. Longest reign ever.

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4 years

No NBA team attracts more eyeballs than the L.A. Lakers so nice of Kyle Lowry to remind such a big audience just how good at basketball he is.

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5 years

Why did Kyle Lowry wear the Damon Stoudamire jersey: "He was the first player drafted here, it was kind of a remembrance how long it took the start of a great franchise, and yes this is a game-worn, original jersey."

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4 years

Fred’s dropping 40 tomorrow.

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4 years

“I love you daddy” 🥺 Fred VanVleet seeing his kids for the first time in months. (via IG/shontaineal_)

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2 years

Regardless of where you stand politically, it's ridiculous and embarrassing that 61% of eligible voters in Ontario didn't bother to vote.

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3 years

Masai Ujiri via @Raptors "I love being the leader of the Toronto Raptors, and I am here to stay."

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Ryan Wolstat

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5 years

This guy would get a ring if the Raptors can win one more game this season. So would Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, Greg Monroe, Malachi Richardson and Lorenzo Brown:

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5 years

Kawhi Leonard decided he didn’t do enough tonight so is up lifting weights.

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5 years

Kyle Lowry wearing a Damon Stoudamire throwback for Raptors pardade day is perfect. The first great Raptors PG to the best one. Former teammates in Memphis and friends. Lowry has immense respect for Mighty Mouse.

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5 years

OG Anunoby was asked who his favourite Latino NBA player is: “Jose Calderon.” “Why?” “Because he was a Raptor and because he’s a nice guy.”

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4 years

Kyle Lowry is +235 the past two years of the playoffs, by far the highest mark in the NBA. Kawhi Leonard is next at 198 entering today. For all the hate (for both of these guys), Khris Middleton is third, Danny Green fourth.

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3 years

Fred VanVleet has set an NBA single-game scoring record for an undrafted player. Believe he's the first to top 40 in a game as well.

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5 years

Oladipo wipes away a tear and gives a thumbs up as he's wheeled to the locker room. Great player and great person. Truly an awful moment. All the best to him.

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4 years

One Raptors stat I forgot last night: Kyle Lowry passed Allen Iverson, who as a Philly kid he idolized, in career assists. The next two on the list for Lowry: Some guy named Michael Jordan and one of Lowry's mentors, Chauncey Billups.

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4 years

OG Anunoby honestly just told me his reaction to the shot was, "It was cool."

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4 years

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson says $1000 reward if someone finds his wallet. Pascal Siakam says he will throw in a Siakam jersey.

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2 years

Playing the foulout goodbye music for VanVleet while Barnes is being carried off is not the coolest move by Sixers gameops.

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5 years

We just chatted with Nick Nurse. More to come. Basically Kawhi said he was going home. Can't fault him for that. Nurse told him he changed a lot of lives, including his and thanked him for it. Said Raptors will be hungry and players will have to step up.

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5 years

R.J. Barrett today on what the Raptors winning the NBA title means for basketball in Canada: "Hopefully it inspires the nation ... I was jumping up and down screaming, watching the game. It means a lot for our whole country, as you’ve seen. That’s the only team we’ve got."

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4 years

Remember when the Raptors got a first (OG Anunoby), a second (Norman Powell) and the space to sign Cory Joseph for Greivis Vasquez? That was pretty good.

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5 years

Pascal Siakam hit one three-pointer as a rookie, 29 as a sophomore. Nailed five last night. Now hitting 2.5 a game at 39% accuracy. He steps back with ease. Absolute nightmare to defend. What a unique story.

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4 years

Tristan Thompson referred to Kyle Lowry as a "Hall-of-Famer" after the game last night. "He’s a (five)-time All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, an NBA champ. He’s their backbone," Thompson said.

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3 years

Scottie Barnes on why Pascal Siakam is his favourite player: "Just the amount of heart and effort he puts in every day. He's a good example for us young guys."

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5 years

Danny Green told me this possibility of winning a title was the first thing he thought of when he got traded to Toronto. First in East last year, LeBron gone, adding himself and Kawhi ...

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4 years

OG Anunoby’s price tag just went up. $$$

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4 years

We are excited to welcome @OAnunoby ! #Klutch

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5 years

November 10: Terence Davis sets career high with 13 points. November 13: Terence Davis sets career high with 15 points. November 18: Terence Davis sets career high with 16 points. November 20: Terence Davis sets career high with 17 points (and counting)

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4 years

Remember when Fred VanVleet went undrafted? Yeah, that was pretty stupid.

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3 years

Florida stole the Raptors for a season, signed away Tracy McGrady, signed away Chris Bosh, signed away Kyle Lowry.

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3 years

The Raptors had some spectacular flops over the years, but their corporate cousins, the Leafs, raise the bar several levels. It’s almost beyond belief.

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5 years

Norman Powell says Raptors fans travel better than any other fan base in the NBA. “Best in the league since I got here,” Powell said

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5 years

Kawhi: "I told them today we were playing soft early, we were letting the ball bounce two or three times before someone got a rebound and by me saying that I have to show them a tougher game ... That’s what I try to do, lead by example."

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5 years

It is Madness at Oracle: .

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4 years

My hot take: Raptors should just do a ring of honour with various numbers, such as Vince Carter’s 15, DeMar’s 10 and Kawhi’s 2 (and put a statue of Kawhi’s shot outside). If they have to retire a jersey and/or put a number out of circulation, it should be Kyle Lowry’s No. 7.

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5 years

It appears the Fred VanVleet Jr. magic is working again. This time, powering up Norman Powell, who has 26 points.

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As wholesome as it gets. #WeTheNorth @FredVanVleet x @npowell2404

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5 years

Raptors senior advisor Wayne Embry to me on the team finally winning it all. He's been on board 15 years, in addition to his decades in the NBA. His first title since 1968 with Boston: "I didn't know an old man could cry."

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5 years

Masai Ujiri: “we have the best ownership in the NBA.”

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3 years

Evan Mobley, the top big man prospect in the NBA Draft, says Raptors are "a good player development organization. Players go there, they get better. Great city and all that. There’s a lot of different teams that have that aspect and Toronto is definitely one of them."

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2 years

Scottie Barnes quickest to exit. Didn't see if he stuck around for handshakes or not. He's going to use this as fuel.

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3 years

Kyle Lowry moved passed the great Larry Bird into 42nd in career NBA assists last night. The great Dwyane Wade up next, likely next game. Lowry's 5th amongst current players.

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3 years

Gary Trent Jr. is going to be a Raptors fan favourite. Maybe a pushoff, maybe a flop. Raptors win.

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4 years

Masai says "we will figure out something for Kyle" (in terms of a statue). Also singles out OG Anunoby for a remarkable season, bouncing back from tragedy.

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4 years

I can't believe Serge was once kind of surly and unapproachable. What a guy. Will go down as a Raptors legend and one of the best to interview.

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4 years

"I don't do drip or money or fashion, I do art." Ibaka 😭😭😭

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3 years

All that matters for the Raptors is Pascal Siakam looked like all-NBA Pascal Siakam. Not bubble Pascal Siakam.

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2 years

Masai Ujiri: "We've won here and we're going to win again. I truly, truly believe ... That's why I stayed here. This is one of the top cities in the NBA."

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3 years

Might sound crazy, but Scottie Barnes has a great chance to become the most popular Raptor ever. Combines immense talent with personality and work ethic.

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4 years

Raptors say in statement about OG Anunoby extension: "OG is the epitome of the skilled, powerful, determined player we want in our organization long-term. Remember, he doesn’t shoot to miss,” Bobby Webster said. “We’re really pleased that OG will be with us for seasons to come.”

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6 years

Fred VanVleet; “I don’t make enough to talk about officiating calls.”

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2 years

Scottie Barnes named NBA rookie of the month for March/April in the East. Also won in February.

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6 years

Dwane Casey says DeMar DeRozan's ailing father sent a video message to the team from his hospital bed letting them know he's pulling for them. Really inspired them.

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4 years

Siakam: "I wasn't really able to help my teammates. I take a lot of the blame." Vows to come back better. Says that's something he's always done.

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4 years

Siakam the first G League alum to start an NBA all-Star game and former Basketball Without Borders participant

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4 years

Kyle Lowry on a fan pushing him again said there’s no place for fans like that in the NBA. Second time that’s happened to him and he’s not sure if he will be able to control himself in reaction if it happens again. He’s clearly had enough of this nonsense.

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5 years

If Pascal Siakam doesn't win the Most Improved Player award Toronto is going to riot.

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4 years

Toronto vs. Boston Game 7 at Toronto would have had quite the atmosphere. Oh well. #2020

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3 years

One thing I'm wondering is why it feels like so much of the Raptors fanbase has turned on Siakam? Or is it just the vocal minority? Talented player. Good dude. Great story. Is it just because he got paid and has struggled? Is it new fans spoiled by title? Genuinely curious.

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4 years

Siakam played 46 minutes, all of second half again. Said he'll play "1000 minutes" as long as it helps the team win.

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2 years

Pascal Siakam has passed Jose Calderon and is now 8th on Toronto's all-time scoring list. Jonas Valanciunas up next on the Raptors all-time list, then MoPete.

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10 months

The Raptors can’t make Dennis Schroder sixth man after this.

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6 years

Michael Jordan terrorized Cleveland for years. They later got LeBron. Maybe Toronto somehow gets one of the best players ever on their side one day. That's the most optimism I've got for you.

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5 years

Kawhi just literally had the last laugh. Brought the house down. His teammates loved it. Played on his infamous pre-season viral laugh.

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5 years

Wow, our guy @StanBehalPhoto with an incredible shot of Kawhi's incredible shot!

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5 months

Ben Taylor isn’t fit to referee in the NBA. He should get the fine Darko will be getting.

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6 months

Darko is a real one.

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4 years

Fred VanVleet said he loves it when OG Anunoby is aggressive. Said OG Actually asked him for the ball for once. Praised his defending of LeVert.

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11 months

I’ve been listening to @icecube for 32 years. Finally saw him live and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

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4 years

OG Anunoby says having to sit and watch the entire run last year has taught him to not take anything for granted. Is enjoying being on the floor and contributing. Looking forward to the challenge of defending Boston's big guns.

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4 years

Morris Peterson is in the Raptors locker room shaking every player’s hand while wearing a Raptors championship hat.

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4 years

OG Anunoby was such a steal. Have talked to a number of NBA award voters from other markets and he was leading contender amongst Raptors to make an all-defensive team this year. Would be deserved. Coming along at other end now too.

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5 years

Buy some damn earplugs, you losers. Or just chill.

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5 years

The @tdsb has received a number of noise complaints ever since new basketball courts were installed at Dundas Junior PS last fall. The courts were funded by a donation from the @Raptors . Tonight, students & parents are hosting a ‘basketball-in’ in support of the courts. @CityNews

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4 years

Toronto Raptors first 20 seasons: 0 50-win seasons. With one more win it will be five straight with at least 50 wins.

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6 years

Lowry on Simmons incident: “I don’t know. I guess he thinks he’s somebody.”

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6 years

America, meet the Raptors bench. They good.

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4 years

Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin coached World team and I asked him about putting all 4 Canadians on the court at the same time. He said it was “special.” Wanted to do it because there were 4 of them. Marvelled are how far Toronto has come Raptors-wise and how it has rubbed off.

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5 years

Raptors fans have quickly warmed to Terence Davis and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Already fan favourites whenever they check in. Davis continues to remind how hilariously unscientific NBA drafting is.

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4 years

"The last four months have been great because I haven't had to talk to any of you guys."

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4 years

It’s Kyle Lowry! Forgot what he looked like.

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4 years

Warriors say welcome back with sign on Raptors dressing room.

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5 years

Shocking. Was told by multiple people at least one of these guys was also stopping people from getting to their live broadcast spots and doing it in an aggressive way. Plus swearing at photographers who said they couldn’t see.

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5 years

#Oakland police now confirm an officer pushed Masai Ujuri

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4 years

Clips went all in to build this team. Stocked the Thunder up nicely, including with one 🇨🇦 star. Now knocked out by Canada’s other brightest NBA light.

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5 years

Raptors are going to be a tough out for any opponent in the playoffs. Will grind them down. Whoever beats them will be weakened for the next round(s). A lot of heart and a lot of smarts.

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2 years

The Raptors got absurdly lucky to move up in lottery, and then select Barnes. He’s an absolute monster.

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2 years

Scottie Barnes did everything tonight. 25 PTS 8 REB 10 AST 2 STL 1 BLK 2 3PT He joins Damon Stoudamire as the only Raptors rookies ever with a 25/5/10 game, who won ROTY in 1996.

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10 months

Shouts to Cory Joseph Andy Rautins Brady Heslip Kyle Wiltjer Andrew Nicholson Anthony Bennett Levon Kendall Jermaine Anderson Carl English Andrew Wiggins Tristan Thompson Joel Anthony Denham Brown Jevohn Shepherd Khem Birch Junior Cadougan others who tried to get CDA thru in past

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3 years

Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo: "I'm never going to forget this day. Today, honestly, was one of my best days in baseball. And I've been in it for a long time. I just for sure wanted to win today. Of course I want to win every game, but today was awesome. What a day."

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5 years

“The greatest rapper of all-time died on March 9th.”

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4 years

Big ovation for new Raptors assist leader Kyle Lowry. Vince Carter even comes over to give him a playful pat. Fred VanVleet feigned tears and other Raptors danced. He's beloved by this group and by Toronto fans.

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4 years

Between all of OG's comments, Lowry talking about his balls of steel and DeMar telling him to stop waiting (there's no chance it wasn't DeMar, right?) and Nurse talking about the guts of the Raptors that has to be a Top-5 Raptors post-game media session ever.

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6 years

Raptors on corner three-pointers C.J. Miles 51%, 49% past two years Danny Green 45%, 43% past two years OG Anunoby 45% (1-year) Kawhi 44% (career) Lowry 47% Ibaka 44% VanVleet 43% Wright 42% Thats, pretty good.

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6 years

DeRozan met the media this morning wearing an OutKast Stankonia hoodie. He’s ready.

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5 years

Reporter is trying to goad Nurse into attacking lack of Raptors respect (rankings, etc.). He is not playing ball. Nurse indicates he basically doesn’t give a shit about that stuff.

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5 years

Remember when everyone thought passing on Skal and drafting some guy named Pascal Siakam was a nightmare for the Raptors. That was three years ago.

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3 years

It’s pretty wild that if voting was done now for NBA most improved player, two guys from the same Montreal neighbourhood would deserve Top 5 consideration: Chris Boucher and Lu Dort.

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4 years

Raptors big man Pascal Siakam has moved past countryman Embiid and is second amongst East forwards in NBA all-Star voting.

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5 years

Lowry says he doesn't care if Raptors getting respect of past champions. "Everywhere I've gone guys are so happy for our team. The peers I've seen this summer, it's just about the respect. I don't care about what other people say. We know what we've accomplished."

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6 years

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a hell of a quote. Bradley wouldn't say what the heatedly discussed on field. Zlatan said this: "He thinks he’s the philosopher of football. I have more goals than he has games. He should follow my rules." Damn. That's NBA level quote work.

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6 years

ESPN just flashed a crazy stat: Kawhi Leonard has best regular season winning percentage in NBA history.

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3 years

Good look for Siakam. Strong fight from the Raptors but once again too few carrying the rest. And another loss. But, the team looks a lot better than it did a couple of weeks ago. Now start Boucher.

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6 years

DeMar must be so sick of LeBron.

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3 years

Khem Birch said the fit was why he wanted to stay. Nick Nurse and the staff and the organization. Said his family was overjoyed. Didn't really consider other teams. Wanted to be with Raptors.

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