Locked On Raptors - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Raptors
Sports:Basketball
In Episode 1477, Sean Woodley goes solo to kick off a series of shows looking at the most important swing skills for each member of the Toronto Raptors going into the 2023-24 NBA season, beginning with Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa and Gary Trent Jr. Off the top, Sean digs into why Scottie Barnes' mid-range game simply has to bounce back after a notable dip in his second season. His perimeter defense and three-point shooting are things to work on, for sure, but without a pull-up from the mid-range, superstar status figures to be nearly impossible to reach for the Raptors' most important player going forward. Next, Sean takes a look at Precious Achiuwa's spot-up game, and why his three-and-D wing future hinge on his ability to bridge the gap between catching on the perimeter, and scoring either with a long-range bomb or a decisive, mistake-free drive to the rim -- a place where he scored with great efficiency last season. Lastly, Sean looks at Gary Trent Jr.'s individual on-ball defense, and why that part of his game will need to come a long way if he is to play himself in Toronto's long-term plans. How will he affect possessions if he's not asked to play as a gambling agent of chaos like he was under Nick Nurse. Plus, quick thoughts on Christian Koloko's finishing around the rim, and Gradey Dick's off-ball play to close out a look at the most important young players on the Raptors roster.
Come and join our growing community on Discord and talk Raptors with sickos and freaks just like you: https://discord.gg/VGhApHU3
Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Jase MedicalSave more than $360 by getting these lifesaving antibiotics with Jase Medical plus an additional $20 off by using code LOCKEDON at checkout on jasemedical.com.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Damian Lillard sweepstakes from the Portland Trail Blazers' perspective w/ Erik García Gundersen of Blazer Banter
Why Damian Lillard is worth the risks for the Toronto Raptors
Is it almost Dame Time in Toronto? The pros, cons and ideal cost of a Damian Lillard trade w/ Vivek Jacob
Key Toronto Raptors swing skills, Pt. 2: Siakam's shooting, OG's handle & Poeltl's free throws
Is Toronto really the mystery Dame Lillard team? Plus, the Raptors we're most excited to watch this year w/ Chelsea Leite
Mailbag! The fate of the Raptors 2024 first-rounder, struggles with Darko ball & rookie expectation
Uncertainty around Pascal Siakam looms; could Raptors-Hawks talks reignite around Bogdan Bogdanovic? w/ Vivek Jacob
What's More Likely: Will Siakam stay long-term OR get dealt before the season? Plus more w/ Jamar Hinds
Who will start for the Toronto Raptors? Dennis Schröder vs. Gary Trent Jr. & more w/ Vivek Jacob
Recapping Canada's bronze medal-winning run at the FIBA World Cup; looking to Paris 2024 w/ Alex Adams
Canada takes down Luka Dončić & Slovenia to advance to FIBA World Cup Semis w/ Nick Angstadt
Why Scottie Barnes is one of the most interesting players in the NBA in 2023-24 w/ Joe Wolfond
Biggest takeaways from Canada's historic World Cup win vs. Spain & Canada-Slovenia preview w/ Vivek Jacob
Who wore it best? The best player to wear every number in Raptors history, Pt. 2 w/ Jamar Hinds
Who wore it best? The best player to wear every number in Raptors history, Pt. 1 w/ Jamar Hinds
Canada blows out Latvia to win Group H at FIBA World Cup & a Raptors temperature check w/ Vivek Jacob
Which teams are the biggest threats to sign O.G. Anunoby next summer? And more listener questions!
Where would Scottie Barnes go in a re-draft of the 2021 NBA Draft? Plus more listener questions!
What should Darko Rajakovic's top priority be to begin his first season with the Raptors? Plus more listener questions!
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Locked On NBA – Daily Podcast On The National Basketball Association
Locked On NFL Draft - Daily Podcast On The NFL Draft, College Football & The NFL
Locked On Dolphins - Daily Podcast On The Miami Dolphins
Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League
Locked On Fantasy Basketball – Daily NBA Fantasy Basketball Podcast