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Smith & Jones

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Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the biggest stories across the NBA and the Raptors.

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00:46:56

Raptors' Future Without Masai Ujiri & Around the...

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2025/07/03

Eric Smith & Paul Jones take a break from their vacation and check back to go over what the future of the Raptors will look like without Masai Ujiri as the President. Do they feel optimistic about the outlook of the Raptors now? Is the team positioned to compete next year? And why would they be looking for a new team president? The guys are then joined by NBA.com's Shaun Powell to get his thoughts on what happened with the Raptors so far this offseason and if we can expect anything else. Does Shaun

00:51:38

Season Finale: Looking Back on 30 Years of Raptors...

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2025/04/24

Eric Smith and Paul Jones close this year with a look back on 30 years of Raptors basketball. The guys share their memories from covering the team over the past three decades and look back at both some of their favorite memories and players along the way. Former Raptor Tony Massenburg joins the program to look back on Paul's "welcome to the NBA" moment. We also hear from Charles Oakley and Dee Brown on what they first thought when news broke that they had been traded to Toronto. Eric and Paul then

00:40:52

Canadian Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett on the...

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2025/04/17

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! This week, the pair are joined by the CEO of Canada Basketball, Michael Bartlett! The guys get into this week's announcement by the program regarding the road map to 2028 Olympics. Michael outlines what Canadian basketball fans can expect going into this summer, the changes on the horizon on the heels of the Paris 2024 Games, and the state of the team's core ahead of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The trio also sort through the financial side of the program,

00:42:11

Florida Wins the NCAA Title + State of the Raptors...

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2025/04/10

Former Toronto Raptor Matt Bonner joins Eric Smith and Paul Jones to discuss Florida's NCAA championship win. He reflects on his experience as a fan vs. a player and shares insights about the current state of college basketball. The conversation covers his upbringing, his journey through basketball from Florida to Italy and Toronto, and his thoughts on the current Raptors season and lessons for the future.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not

00:37:57

Villanova's Upset, NCAA Championship Glory & Early...

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2025/04/02

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor and NCAA Champion, Ed Pinckney! The guys start off by chatting with Ed about his memories of Villanova's upset over Georgetown in 1985. How did they achieve this great milestone and what is the lasting legacy of that group? They also dive into his NBA career, how that tournament run propelled his basketball journey, and the ways that the NCAA game has changed 40 years later. Ed wraps up with a look back on time in Toronto and shares what he

00:48:43

Pops Mensah-Bonsu On Moving to America, Time in...

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2025/03/27

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another episode! This week, they are joined by former Raptor Pops Mensah-Bonsu! Pop shares his story of moving to the United States of America in Grade 10, the challenges that presented him, being a two-sport athlete with track and field, and why he ultimately chose basketball. The trio dive into his journey to George Washington University, why he ultimately chose to enroll there, and the program's influence on his basketball development. Pop also chats about

00:37:16

Nik Stauskas on Basketball in the GTA, Michigan, and...

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2025/03/19

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back just before March Madness, joined by Michigan legend and former NBA top 10 pick, Nik Stauskas. They discuss his upbringing in the GTA during the rise of the Raptors, and how the team influenced his basketball development. Nik shares his thoughts on how Canadian basketball has evolved since his early days, and whether it's easier for Canadians to break into the pros now. They also dive into why Nik chose Michigan, the influence of the Fab Five, adjusting to college

00:48:27

Tom Sterner on Basketball Analytics, Coaching in...

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2025/03/13

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with former Toronto Raptors assistant Tom Sterner! The guys get into how Tom broke into the NBA with analytics on the Orlando Magic, how the analytics have changed since then, working with Dwane Casey on the Dallas Mavericks before ultimately joining him with the Raptors. What was the first thing he noticed in Toronto? How did he adjust living and working in a different country? Finally, the guys get into his "TV Tom" personality and iconic half time interviews he

00:49:14

John Lucas III on His Family's Legacy, Playing in...

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2025/03/07

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another former Raptor to celebrate the Raptors 30th anniversary season! This week, John Lucas III joins the guys to chat about his father's legacy of playing and coaching in the NBA as well as the tennis court, and how he passed that love onto his son. John talks about his journey in basketball and what led him to a tumultuous situation at Baylor, eventually leading him to the Final Four with Oklahoma State Cowboys. The guys discuss John's NBA career, his

00:49:51

Darrick Martin on Going to UCLA, Playing in Toronto,...

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2025/02/28

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back after a week off and they are joined by former Raptors and 13 year NBA vet Darrick Martin! The guys go over his career in basketball from starting on the hardcourts in NYC, to going to UCLA. What was it like adjusting on the other side of the country as an under sized guard? The guys then go over his NBA career, how did he end up on a court with Michael Jordan and talking trash to him? What did he make of Toronto when he first go here? And why couldn't he wear his

00:49:41

Antonio Daniels on Brandon Ingram, Basketball in...

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2025/02/14

Eric Smith and Paul Jones return with Antonio Daniels, current New Orleans Pelicans broadcaster, host on Sirius XM NBA Radio and former NBA guard! They dive into what Raptors fans can expect from Brandon Ingram both on and off the court, how he will fit in Toronto and where the trade leaves the Pelicans going forward. The guys also chat about Antonio's memorable moments from his time as a player with the Grizzlies, along with what could have been done differently to keep the team in Vancouver

00:47:17

Smith & Jones: Deadline Edition

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2025/02/07

Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the Raptors acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, the likelihood that he will re-sign in Toronto, and the players who are now leaving town: Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, and Davion Mitchell. The guys bring Sportsnet’s Michael Grange in on the conversation with his thoughts on Toronto's moves and what the future holds for Chris Boucher after he remained a Raptor. After the break, Eric & Paul invite Warriors play by play voice Tim Roye (32:38) to the

00:50:56

New NBA Alumni President Antonio Davis on His New...

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2025/01/31

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another Raptor Great, Antonio Davis! The guys talk to him about his new role as the president of the NBA Alumni association. What will he look to do with his new role as president? What can they do with the players association to help retired players transition into their post playing career? And how can the alumni association better educate people? The guys also look back at his time in Toronto and how far the Raptors have come over the last 30 years. Guys also

00:37:04

30 Years of Raptors History with Alvin Williams

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2025/01/22

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with fan favourite Alvin Williams in a special podcast only episode! The guys go over Alvin's time in Toronto and beginning of his basketball career. What was the biggest difference between college and the NBA? What was it like having Butch Carter as his head coach? Where did Alvin's disdain for the city of his birth, Philadelphia come from? And why does he love Toronto so much? All that and much more as the guys catch up with the former Raptor point guard! The

00:47:20

Playing in the NBA with Diabetes, Coming from Panama,...

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2025/01/17

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with another episode of Smith and Jones! This week, former Raptor Gary Forbes joins the show to discuss growing up in Panama during a time of political turmoil, moving to New York City as a young boy, and his memories of playing in the NCAA with two teams. The guys also get into how being diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes affected not only Forbes' basketball career but his life overall. Finally, Forbes breaks down how he broke into the NBA and what his memories of

00:40:41

Bob Delaney on NBA Refereeing, Mental Health, & Going...

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2025/01/09

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back from the holidays with a special podcast-only version of the show! The guys are joined by long time NBA referee and former undercover cop, Bob Delaney! They start by going over some of his first memories when it was announced Toronto got an expansion team. The guys then get into some of his stories from refereeing in the NBA, how going undercover helped Bob's career, and dealing with PTSD. The show closes with Eric and Paul pitching the roles they would play in

00:58:04

Aaron Gray on His Career in NBA, Time in Toronto &...

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2024/12/19

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back this week as they continue to celebrate the Raptors' 30th season. This week they are joined by seven-year NBA veteran and former Toronto Raptor, Aaron Gray! The guys look back on the start of Aaron's career playing in the Big East at Pitt and how that set the tone for what was to come. He shares his experience being drafted by the Bulls, along with the role Ben Wallace played in his early career. Later, the trio dive into Aaron's time in Toronto including his

00:50:22

Glen Grunwald on His Career, Building the Raptors &...

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2024/12/12

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! This week they are joined by former Raptors General Manager and current Senior Advisor to the Grizzlies & Canada Basketball, Glen Grunwald! The guys go over how Glen got his basketball career started, from playing under Bob Knight at Indiana to being drafted by Red Auerbach and the Celtics. Later, Glen dives into NBA front offices, what it was like being at the head of the Raptors, and what he remembers most from that period. The trio close out the episode by

00:41:24

Ben Uzoh on His Playing Career, Relationship with...

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2024/12/04

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor Point Guard, and current Raptors Scout Ben Uzoh! The guys go over his journey to the NBA from Houston to the University of Tulsa. How & why did he pick Tulsa? What was it like being undrafted? How did he end up in Toronto and what were his first feeling's when he found out? How did he transition into scouting? What is his current role with the Raptors and what influence did Masai Ujiri have om him? The guys then go over Ben's final game in the NBA

00:46:48

Dee Brown on Winning the Slam Dunk Contest, Playing...

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2024/11/28

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, and 12 year NBA veteran Dee Brown! The guys get into what it was like breaking into the league with the Boston Celtic's led by Larry Bird. What did he learn from him on how to lead a team? How did winning the Slam Dunk contest effect his early career? The guys then get into what it was like when he first got to Toronto, and how he mentored a young core. The guys wrap up the conversation with talk of how Brown's daughter Lexie Brown,

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