In Episode 1488, Sean Woodley is joined by Vivek Jacob (Raptors.com, Sportsnet) to talk about the Toronto Raptors’ 112-99 win over the Sacramento Kings in Vancouver to open up the preseason on Sunday. Off the top, Sean and Vivek run through their biggest takeaways from the game. Vivek liked the early returns on the Raptors’ starting unit and the clear uptick in ball movement. While Sean, while enjoying the increase in ball-movement and intentionality, feels like the core challenge for the Raptors offense this season — beating switching defenses — was very much in display. Things could look similar to how they looked last year in terms of offensive process, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be better and more aesthetically pleasing. Next, Sean and Vivek each share one major overreaction to the preseason opener, both having to do with the Toronto Raptors’ starting lineup. Lastly, they run through the Good, the Bad and the Hmmmmmm from the first preseason game. Raptors basketball is back, weeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
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11 Comments
As he should yes 👏 free Gary
don't forget mc Daniels 3 point shooting also its only one game to see which players have improve their 3 points shooting
I think we should let the coaches coach. Schroeder starting looks awesome. Great first game.
Starting: Poeltl + OG + Siakim + Barnes + Trent Jr
Bench Achiuwa + McDaniels + Porter Jr/Boucher + Gradey + Schroder
This gives the Raptors two shooters on each lineup and a PG leading the bench who can calm down the bench when needed.
I not sure anyone else is in the camp but I’m sick of watching Boucher not be able to finish strong or when fouled and missing FT’s because his shot is broken. Flynn needs to go. I want Gueye to make the team especially with Koloko out indefinitely. I know he’s not a center but he’s tall and long.
Gradey surprised me playing with the end of the bench guys. I want him and Scottie to get minutes together not just because they are our recent lottery picks but both guys passing is next level. This is why I would move Gary to start to give Gradey that role off the bench.
Another thing Siakim played exactly how we need him to play. I’m not worried about how many points he got. There will be games we need him to drop 30 and he will. He did better defensively.
Oh I’m so happy Fred is gone. People overlooked he can’t drive to the basketball. He’s been a pylon on D the last two seasons, and he is a buzz killer. Not to mention he was jealous of Scottie and selfish dribbling the air out of the ball.
Temple is basically our Udonis Haslem and should only get garbage time minutes. He’s still a valuable leader to the team but shouldn’t get regular playing time.
A conversation of Gradey Dick minutes is nothing short of basketball illiteracy. Gradey Dick will not be released so why are people worrying.
The preseason is about the coach's schemes and how well the team are executing the schemes. There is also the Coaches decision of who to cut before the regular season starts.
Worse case a trade happens between now and the regular season.
Hell no to Harden and Simmons!
Let's call Charlotte and Malachi Flynn for Kai Jones.
Begging raptors media (and some particularly loud fans) to let the 3 point thing rest like we got it lol. It’s been months and years. Where are we going from here lmao please. Would it be fun to have more sure but in the same track an offence mostly dependent on 3’s is boring as hell. Let’s have fun with what we have. With no expectation let’s run wild.
Why are you down on Precious?
If things slow down just a bit for him (I think it will), the passing will look really good.
Get rid of Flynn, play. Jeff as backup guard imo
Why do you guys continually speak about the Raptors in such negative forms, the Raptors like every NBA team except for one will be looking to improve their team next year to win a championship so I know you need to create controversy in order to get clicks but a true fan and basketball aficionado, such as myself appreciates a little bit of truth every now and then
No need to be hard on yourself, Sean. You're a great Raptors podcaster, very detailed, very thorough, informed, passionate – we enjoy hearing your analysis, updates, etc. Keep it going 🏀🦖🦖🦖🦖🦖 Let's go Raps.