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Esfandiar Baraheni

Most people just call me ‘Es’. Trying to be the Arsenio Hall of sports, one show at a time. Athletes are like real life superheroes, if you really think about it.
September 30, 2025

Inside Raptors training camp 2025: day one

Es Baraheni and Samson Folk go in-depth on day 1 of camp.

Esfandiar Baraheni
September 30, 2025

Jamal Shead worked out with Alex Caruso: “We watched a lot of film”

Jamal Shead is learning from the best when it comes to defense.

Esfandiar Baraheni
September 23, 2025

One swing skill: Scottie Barnes and screen setting

How can Scottie Barnes return to All-Star status? How one swing skill could change his career.

Esfandiar Baraheni
September 17, 2025

One Swing Skill: Collin Murray-Boyles Defense

Collin Murray-Boyles has a chance to be impactful right out the gate. But there's one way he does it.

Esfandiar Baraheni
September 9, 2025

One swing skill: Jamison Battle and Ochai Agbaji’s spot in the Raptors rotation

Battle and Agbaji have the chance to make the Raptors depth chart really formidable this season. Here's how they do it.

Esfandiar Baraheni
September 5, 2025

One Swing Skill: Jamal Shead’s Offensive Utility

How additive can Jamal Shead be on offense? That is the question for him this season.

Esfandiar Baraheni
August 29, 2025

One swing skill: The Raptors big men bullpen

The Raptors will have to go the big-man-by-committee route when Jakob Poeltl subs off this season. Does that make them versatile?

Esfandiar Baraheni
August 26, 2025

One swing skill: Ja’Kobe Walter’s defense

Ja'Kobe Walter can be one of the best defenders on the Raptors next season. And one of their most important.

Esfandiar Baraheni
August 20, 2025

One swing skill: Immanuel Quickley and his floater

Immanuel Quickley is poised to have a bounce back season for the Raptors. Here is how he does it.

Esfandiar Baraheni
August 11, 2025

One swing skill: RJ Barrett and his cutting

The hometown kid has been in trade rumours for months. But maybe there's a way for him to stay in Toronto?

Esfandiar Baraheni
August 5, 2025

One swing skill: Brandon Ingram off the ball

The path is clear for Brandon Ingram to become an All-Star in Toronto. Here's what he needs to do.

Esfandiar Baraheni
July 29, 2025

One Swing Skill: Gradey Dick’s Conditioning

Run, Gradey, run. That's all you need to do.

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