The Ringer podcast - Raptors content

[SFour]

Great listen...Raptors content starts at the 41:20 minute mark...credit to "notaRaptorfan" on reddit for finding it.
https://www.theringer.com/2020/8/4/21353884/the-mismatch-shake-milton-big-shot-zion-bounces-back-jimmy-butler-mystery

Quick summary - spoiler alert

Spoiler:

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- Raptors most impressive team so far in the bubble
- This season with Marc Gasol starting the Raptors are 30-8 (65 or 64 win pace)
- With FVV starting in his career with the Raptors, they are 60-18
- Compares the Raptors to the 2014 Spurs
- Raptors don't have clear #1 superstar option, but they have a collection of players that can step up & become the #1 on any given night (Lowry, Siakam, FVV, etc)
- FVV praise - going from undrafted to the player he is today
- Bucks are favourites in the East but Raptors are only tick behind, Raptors are a real threat could easily go 7 games.
- Mention how even the role players like Powell, TD, OG could drop 20 points on any given night (possible Spurs effect)
- Raptors were battling injuries all season but now that they're fully healthy they look special

[NBJ13]

Just caught the spoiler notes, agree this team has something special, the way the core has grown together... Kyle being the glue through it all

The team has some weakness that can be exploited in a tough match-up, like giving up offensive boards and extra possessions. Let's trust that Nick can make the right adjustments like in last year's run.

[Reeko]

Another interesting tid bit that was mentioned is that Nick Nurse's childhood friend coached (assistant) Fred at Wichita State.