Raptors Weekly Podcast, Feb 9 – Long Live James Johnson

Andrew and Zarar convene after the Spurs win and celebrate the inevitability that was James Johnson entering the starting lineup.

Andrew and Zarar convene after the Spurs win and celebrate the inevitability that was James Johnson entering the starting lineup.

Part 1

  • Reaction to Spurs game
  • James Johnson no-brainer
  • Jonas Valanciunas gets emotional…in a good way
  • Pump-faking his way to greatness
  • Beat the Clippers/Spurs, lose to Bucks/Nets – what gives?
  • Kyle Lowry free safety role
  • James Johnson v Blake Griffin
  • A real win which you can build upon

Part 2

  • Halftime coach vs assistant coach interviews
  • Terrence Ross progress…but with no results…but that’s OK
  • Marco Belinelli
  • Casey showing signs of not being rigid
  • Key Patterson for Vasquez sub vs Spurs
  • DeMar DeRozan’s subtle, highly effective ball-handling changes
  • Butch Carter comments on DeMar’s shooting

Part 3

  • DeMar DeRozan’s trips to the line against good defenders
  • Ciroc Height of Celebration
  • Dwane Casey looking back on the Raptors win over the Bulls in ’96?
  • Washington preview
  • Wizards big men aren’t really big
  • Skills challenge not challenging
  • NBA video games
  • Betting on Lowry picking up that charge in the ASG

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