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Cooper Smither

Founder of RaptorsPlaybook, a YouTube channel dedicated to Raptors' X's & O's. I also write about the Raptors. I archive all of my writing at my blog: https://onionsbabyonions.wordpress.com/
November 8, 2016

Breaking it Down: Tactical Observations from TOR v. SAC

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

Cooper Smither
October 25, 2016

Tactical Observations from Preseason: Reintroduction of the Motion Offense

Unnnhhhh, slow motion for me.

Cooper Smither
October 24, 2016

Tactical Observations from Preseason: The Foundation for Jonas Valanciunas

It's fair to say that there will be more variety for Valanciunas this year.

Cooper Smither
August 26, 2016

Jared Sullinger: Offensive Scouting Report

What can the new four bring on the offensive side?

Cooper Smither
August 24, 2016

Jared Sullinger Scouting Report: Defense

How does the new big man size up on the defensive end?

Cooper Smither
July 19, 2016

Jakob Poeltl scouting report and video breakdown

The team's No. 9 pick isn't flashy, but there's value in playing within himself.

Cooper Smither
May 23, 2016

Breaking it Down: The last 5 (important) minutes of Game 3

Cleveland attacked with James and forced Toronto into some precarious situations with helping in preperation, but Toronto edged that battle out.

Cooper Smither
May 17, 2016

Breaking it Down: Raptors-Cavaliers tactical preview

Every aspect of this 56-win has to be at it’s peak form for the Raptors to even have a shot against the LeBron James-led behemoth that waits for them in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cooper Smither
May 13, 2016

Breaking it Down: The final 5 minutes of Game 5

All in all, the Raptors did a good job of defending Miami’s monotonous late-game offense, even without the dependable presence of DeMarre Carroll to guard Dwyane Wade.

Cooper Smither
May 4, 2016

Breaking it Down: Dragic’s crucial corner 3

The Raptors left Goran Dragic open for a corner three in a huge situation.

Cooper Smither
April 18, 2016

Raptors-Pacers Game 1 Tactical Analysis

Looking at the Paul George-DeMar DeRozan matchup.

Cooper Smither
April 15, 2016

Raptors-Pacers Series Preview: Tactical primer

Frank Vogel vs. Dwane Casey might be the most important non-Paul George matchup of the series.

Cooper Smither
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