Episodes

  • Seth Greenberg on NBA Draft + Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett & GM Rowan Barrett
    Jun 28 2024

    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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    46 mins
  • Celtics Championship w/ Oshae Brissett & Gary Washburn + Team Canada's Goals w/ David Blatt
    Jun 20 2024

    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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    1 hr
  • Mavs on the Brink w/ Derek Harper + Remembering Jerry West w/ Matt Devlin
    Jun 13 2024

    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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    48 mins
  • T-Wolves Associate Head Coach Micah Nori & New Ontario Basketball CEO Claude Nembhard!
    Jun 6 2024

    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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    54 mins
  • Scott Perry & Alvin Williams Playoff Breakdown
    May 31 2024

    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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    54 mins
  • Conference Finals Breakdown w/ Mark Jones, Quinn Buckner & Chuck Cooperstein
    May 23 2024

    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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    57 mins
  • Cavs' Next Steps & MVP Talk w/ Tim Bontemps + Second Round Check-in w/ Alan Horton & Eddie Gill
    May 16 2024

    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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    56 mins
  • Nik Stauskas on Knicks-Pacers & Ed Stefanski on Modern Team Building
    May 9 2024

    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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    53 mins