Samson Folk
Certain players have carried a reputation that the closer the defense is, the better the shot. Of course that’s a fallacy, but it didn’t stop JR Smith, Kobe Bryant, and DeMar DeRozan from earning said reputation. Leonard’s style does lend itself to similar folk tales, with his laissez-faire attitude towards primary defenders. While there aren’t…
As fans of the Toronto Raptors, we’re in a weird spot right now. It’s been over 5 games since I was personally pleased with the team’s performance. Yet, we stand atop the NBA standings at 14-4. The teams that were supposed to rival us at the top of the Eastern Conference have had far more…
These games… are something. Toronto 93 Final Box Score 91 Orlando A- P. Siakam34 MIN, 15 PTS, 9 REB, 1 AST, 1 STL, 7-11 FG, 0-2 3FG, 1-1 FT, 1 BLK, 2 TO, 1 +/- In a close race with Ibaka for the Raptors most consistent player. Where would the Raptors be if they couldn’t…
I'm not sure if I've cornered the market on narrative driven, monotonous recaps, but this won't be that.
I remember whenever I would run a pick n’ roll on a high-school court, everything would feel cramped. There’s hardly any room to find the dive man, the help defense is a step closer, it’s frustrating. Playing on NCAA and CIS courts was always a massive help in that regard. The court feels wide open,…
Tough game. Irving put on his cape tonight. Did you know Jayson Tatum is only 14 years old? Toronto 116 Final Box Score 123 Boston B+ P. Siakam39 MIN, 16 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 6-11 FG, 0-0 3FG, 4-6 FT, 0 BLK, 2 TO, -2 +/- Always like seeing him getting opportunities…
Painful. Detroit 106 Final Box Score 104 Toronto A P. Siakam29 MIN, 17 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 8-12 FG, 1-1 3FG, 0-1 FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, 0 +/- Is Siakam going to average 15+ this year? And is this not an obscene embarrassment of riches? The first time this season I’ve…
Kyle Lowry goes to camp as Pelicans thrash Raptors.
A large child walks down the hallway with no regard for what he walks into. Other children bounce off of him without him noticing, others, he shoves away with little care. A farm-kid who loves animals (deer, usually) pushes the big kid over while he’s tying his shoe. No bother, the child gets up again…
OG Anunoby is waiting on the weak-side, Kawhi Leonard drives to the hoop and draws the help-side defense. Anunoby sees this and ducks under the rim, Leonard drops off to Anunoby, but he’s surrounded by three defenders. This isn’t a problem for the incredibly strong Anunoby, he rises up for a 2-handed jam in traffic.…
I remember a time when the Raptors were winning between 25-40 games every year. Even when they were winning 48 in 2013-14. I would come to RR and read through the comments, fervently looking for DeMar DeRozan praise or slander. I didn’t have an account to comment with, so when people would go to task…