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Mike Nelson

After his basketball scholarship was revoked, and numerous Tommy John surgeries derailed his Baseball career, the former High School Point Guard (backup) decided to enter the writing game. One column in particular, where Kyle Lowry was called out for a lack of hustle, earned him high praise. I believe it was: "Eat sh!t, you bearded hipster."
Kawhi
February 21, 2019

Emotional Analytics: Featuring Friday Night Vibes

DeMar DeRozan's return is finally on deck, and the conversation can go in so many different directions.

Mike Nelson
July 26, 2018

Connecting the T-Dots: An Offseason Opener

Wait a minute, Kawhi passed his physical, right?!!

Mike Nelson
April 6, 2018

Gameday: Pacers @ Raptors, April 6

One magic number in the middle of a big conversation.

Mike Nelson
March 9, 2018

The Packed House: Feelin’ the Pulse of Raptorland

With the season in full effect and the Rockets on deck, let's have a conversation before tonight gets out of control.

Mike Nelson
February 17, 2018

An All-Star Break Toast

Celebrating the season's first 57 games and gearing up for All-Star weekend with a few blasts from the past.

Mike Nelson
January 19, 2018

Double TO: Current Emotions meet Future Decisions

Examining the Raps' present and future. Both locally and at large.

Mike Nelson
December 31, 2017

New Raps’ Eve: Like It’s 1999

A look at the season's first three months, New Year's Eve style.

Mike Nelson
Raptors
December 3, 2017

Grand Schemin’: The Butterfly/Domino Effect

Flashbacks, City Vibes, Status Quo, Deep Dive.

Mike Nelson
Remembrance Day
November 11, 2017

Remembrance Day Reflections/Checkpoint

A Remembrance Day salute followed by a Raptors deep dreath...

Mike Nelson
Toronto
October 14, 2017

The RAP Game: Revisiting the past, Analyzing the present, Pondering the future

Pull up a chair.. I'm buying.

Mike Nelson
Toronto
May 5, 2017

Judgement Night: A Double-Edged Moment of Truth

Digging deeper into what Game 3 has to offer.

Mike Nelson
DeMar DeRozan
April 21, 2017

FULL-COURT STRESS: Raptors Buck-le Under Game 3 Pressure

Sifting through the Game 3 Carnage.

Mike Nelson
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