Samson Folk & Trevon Heath are joined by the best NBA writer in the world, Caitlin Cooper, to discuss the Raptors offense.
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0:00 – Introductions
2:20 – How unique will this offense be?
5:40 – Expected Positives
7:25 – The Raptors protected starting lineup
11:00 – What does Caitlin want to see the Raptors running for Scottie?
17:20 – What does Caitlin want for Pascal on ball?
25:25 – Weaponizing the shooters
30:00 – The Raptors are setup for smash mouth hoops
37:00 – How is Jakob used?
41:30 – Can it be good enough to let their defense win games?
45:40 – Are we missing anything?
46:50 – Will transitional lineups do well?
50:10 – Odd roster construction
52:35 – Can the Raptors be a top 20 halfcourt offense?
1:00:00 – Final Thoughts
1:02:55 – Gradey Dick
1:05:10 – Goodbyes
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13 Comments
Amazing, amazing work. Can't tell you how welcome this kind of analysis is for me and other Raptor-basketball nerds. This is worth paying for, and will definitely convince more people to do.
Amazing conversation. Love the way she sees the game! Thanks for this guys!!
I really trust in Rajakovic figuring this out. I'm not hopeful he can get Dennis back to his OKC self, but with this roster, it's hard not to imagine ONE of the Raptor's young talents making a Desmond Bane-type leap this year, esp. if Pascal ends up getting traded. I'm just happy that until the season starts we get to watch Tre making his co-hosts blush!
Caitlin is one of the best guests, always a great show when she's on. keep it up! enjoy the summer!
All we can do is pray that Pascal and Scottie learn how to shoot. OG develops a pull up 3.
Raptors lineup
OG+Gary+Dick+Pascal+Scottie
This starting lineup wouldn't run ball screen straight up
Folks finally seeing what we actually have with Scottie right now. There’s a lot of work to be done to get him to the level this team needs him to be. Honestly, you’re asking for a lot.
Btw, Caitlin is speaking my language.
The offense will represent "Controlled Freedom"
samson and caitlyn are performance art but basketball
Nice conversation, created more questions than answers. Good Session
You all are talking about these guys as if you all know what Darko's scheme would look like. What if Poetl is working on mid range in the off season? We don't him to shoot 3's to be effective. What if Scottie is working on his handles to get better on learning to attack off the dribble & navigating double team?
You guys haven't even mention Otto or GD. Darko's can switch up the line up at times with these shooters depending how the game is going.