Why is the Raptors defense bad? How do Gradey Dick & RJ Barrett beat gameplans?
Samson Folk & Trevon Heath discuss the adjustments Gradey Dick & RJ Barrett have to make as offensive focal points. Plus, how is the defense shaping up? They also talk about Vince Carter’s jersey retirement ceremony, and what other Raptors will share that honor.
0:00 – Introductions
1:00 – Raps lost to Sacramento
6:30 – Why is the Raptors defense bad?
14:35 – Gradey finding counters
21:35 – RJ Barrett, offensive hub
27:58 – Early thoughts on Ja’Kobe
36:23 – Chris Boucher, bringing it
41:45 – What is the Raptors healthy rotation?
45:10 – Gradey one name status
46:25 – IQ’s return
49:45 – Samson’s experience at Vince’s game
56:05 – What jerseys are getting retired?
1:02:15 – Will the Raptors ever be healthy and fun?
1:06:10 – Goodbyes
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14 comments
Tre has been hired by MLSE as a security guard to protect the retired jerseys
Does gradey have some KD in him? Tall, can shoot 3s, midrange, fadeaaway, he doesn't have post game yet because of strength, he can drive and is fluid, scoop shot?
Blocking out! That’s the problem with the defense! We don’t do it!
Every time Pull Up Tre starts, I hear Thin Lizzy playing in my head.
THE BOYS! TRE!!! Good to see the boyssss
The results after 3 quarters, against a full-strength Western contender, made this an overall positive.
Here's a question: does the Raptor style of play lead to all these injuries? There seems to be a lot of collision injuries.
Boucher, one of Raps all-time bench guys 🦆
KO is twice as good as Boucher or Mogbo.
its only Dick, all the time.
The defence has been very very good. To be specific the fouls and refs timely whistles have been killing our momentum.
Masai declared that the Raps were rebuilding and the NBA and refs heard it loud and clear. No blame here from Raptors fans. We asked for This…. Stupidity
I thought Gradey was a little frustrated last night b/c early in the gm (1Q) he thought he was fouled and didn't get the call. He was the last to get back on D. Then picked up 2 silly fouls after getting bullied in his 1st one. Then Darko sat him.& he got cold which I thought impacted Raps offense b/c w/him on the floor it open up so much for his team mated & when he got put back in the gm he was forcing his shot somewhat instead of reading the defense & playmake more.
Nba players are made out of glass. They used to put an emphasis on lifting weights , now they just do band work like that's enough.
More guys will get booboos… sit out 10 games..come back playing rough… repeat.
Tre/Sam have you guys peeped any 2025 prospects yet? Outside the usual top 4 – Egor, Drake Powell I honestly think will surprise this year, Tre Johnson, Asa Newell, etc. A lot of guys Raptors can choose from. 🙏