Fan Duel Toronto Raptors

The Interview: Matt Devlin

The voice of the Raptors, Matt Devlin.

Matt Devlin joins me and we talk:

  • Bubble compared to Summer League
  • The title meaning much more this season
  • How the Raptors pre-bubble bubble was different
  • The experience of calling the game remotely
  • How the game is produced in normal times contrasted with bubble times
  • Possible lasting changes that Covid has introduced on how the game is covered
  • How Matt selects the places to shout out
  • What team scares Matt in the east
  • The Raptors biggest advantage over other teams
  • The growth of young players – Powell, Anunoby, Davis
  • Core skills needed for a broadcaster regardless of what sport they’re calling
  • How Matt continuously improves his broadcasting skills
  • Peers that Matt admires

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