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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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01:00:09

Sonny Vaccaro On Signing MJ + Chuck Swirsky on The Bulls

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2023/03/31

Eric Smith And Paul Jones are back with a new episode featuring former Nike Executive Sonny Vaccaro! They talk about the new movie 'Air' on his pursuit of Michael Jordan and what separated him from other athletes at the time. How did he elevate Nike to new levels? Former Raptors and current Bulls radio play by play voice Chuck Swirsky then joins the guys to go over the Bulls season and promote his new book "Always A Pleasure". Finally, former NBA player Jim Jackson joins the guys to talk about the

00:12:45

2-On-1 with Former Bad Boy Rick Mahorn

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2023/03/27

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former NBAer, NBA champion and radio analyst for the Detroit Pistons Rick Mahorn to discuss how players and coaches can continue to stay motivated in a losing season, the veteran presence in the locker room with Canadian Cory Joseph, how can the organization work on James Wiseman's athletic potential, the relationships between players and officials from the time he played in the 90s up till now, the impact of Fred VanVleet's comments on Ben Taylor, and his

00:53:58

Jonesy E & Charlie V + Canada Basketball CEO Michael...

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2023/03/24

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor Charlie Villenuvea off the top! They talk about his brief yet memorable time in Toronto. What game from his career stood out the most to him and what are his fondest memories of Toronto? Charlie also offers insight into his biggest adjustment to the professional game. The guys are then joined by Canada Basketball CEO Michael Bartlett to talk about the program's continued development and the announcement of GloblJam 2023! The views and opinions

01:14:44

Catching Up W/ JYD + Drexel Guard Keishana Washington

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2023/03/17

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a full episode! They catch up with Raptors legend Jerome Williams and talk about his fondest memories and what he is up to now. JYD discusses the West Park Tournament of Stars celebrity basketball event, in support of West Park Healthcare Centre happening March 24th and 25th. The guys then welcome on Pickering Ontario native and Drexel university guard Keishana Washington. They talk about her season which saw her finish 2nd in the NCAA at scoring and what her

00:08:35

Smith And Jones Bonus Pod! + A Look at March Madness

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2023/03/16

Eric Smith and Paul Jones preview the pod dropping tomorrow, we get a little look at the guys conversation with Bob Delaney, preview the Raptors weekend and take a quick look at the NCAA tournament! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

00:57:53

Is the Player-Referee Relationship Getting Worse? w/...

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2023/03/10

Eric Smith and Paul Jones breakdown Fred VanVleet's explosive post-game comments and whether or not they were warranted, before discussing if this is a Raptor-specific problem or a league-wide issue? The guys are joined by Sportsnet Raptors colour analyst Alvin Williams to share a former player's perspective and reflect on if the issue has changed at all since his time in the league. Next up, Brian Geltzeiler from Sirius XM NBA radio focuses in on the deteriorating relationship between players and

00:59:03

Dan Woike on Lakers Playoff Push + Catching up with...

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2023/03/02

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with a jammed packed show! We kick things off with former Raptors play-by-play voice and current Bulls broadcaster Chuck Swirsky, who reminisces about his time in the city of Toronto, before getting into the specifics of Chicago's season so far. Next up, Wizards radio analyst Glenn Consor joins the guys to preview the Raptors' back-to-back against Washington amidst their battle for a Play-In Tournament spot. Finally, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times chats about

01:01:21

All-Star Extravaganza ft. SGA, Pascal Siakam, Scottie...

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2023/02/22

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back! The pair recap their trip to All-Star weekend in Salt Lake City and share their takeaways from the festivities. They catch up with AJ Griffin, Andrew Nembhard, Dave McMenamin, PJ Carlesimo, Scottie Barnes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Pascal Siakam! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

00:49:22

NBA Trade Deadline Review w/ P.J. Carlesimo, Doug...

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2023/02/10

Eric Smith and Paul Jones recap the chaos of the 2023 NBA trade deadline. They kick it off with their thoughts on the Raptors' reacquisition of Jakob Poeltl, the first and only move made by the team. They are then joined by former NBA coach and voice of the Spurs P.J. Carlesimo to talk about Jakob's time in San Antonio and his expectations for him in Toronto. Later on, Raptors reporter for the Toronto Star Doug Smith joins the guys to go over Masai Ujiri's post-deadline press conference, before

00:48:27

Pascal Siakam Snubbed from the NBA All-Star Game

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2023/02/03

Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by NBA.com's Steve Aschburner to preview the coming NBA Trade Deadline. Will this be a big or small deadline when it comes to player movement? Plus, OG Anunoby seems all but gone - is that actually the case? Afterwards, CEBL Commissioner Mike Morreale joins to talk the continued development of the league and where he sees it going next, including the prospects of collaboration with the G-League and potential league expansion. Finally, they react to the All-Star

00:49:20

Jose Calderon + Howard Beck + All Star Reserve...

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2023/01/27

On the Newest Smith & Jones the guys are joined by Raptors Legend Jose Calderon! They go over his career in Toronto, what he is doing now with the Cavs and so much more! Then the guys are joined by Sports Illustrated basketball reporter Howard Beck to help us get ready for the deadline and everything that it entails! Finally fresh off the all star starters being named the guys give you there thoughts on the Starters as well as who they think the reserves should be this year. The views and opinions

00:52:45

Where Has the Defence Gone? w/ Matt Devlin + Dan...

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2023/01/19

Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Raptors play by play announcer Matt Devlin to talk about the Raptors’ tough season so far. The guys then talk about the league wide trend of high scores and poor defensive play - Is this a trend we expect to continue? Next, LA Times reporter Dan Woike joins the show to talk about Lebron's purist of the scoring record and how that is affecting the rest of the team. Finally, Eric and Paul offer their thoughts on how they see Lebron's time with the Lakers playing

00:59:38

Amir Johnson on His Time In Toronto + Pat Garrity and...

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2023/01/12

On the latest Smith & Jones, Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor great and 14-year NBA vet Amir Johnson! They talk about his legacy in Toronto, what he is doing now in Las Vegas with his foundation, and Amir’s passion for coaching. Eric and Paul are then joined by 10-year NBA vet and former Pistons assistant GM Pat Garrity to go around the league as teams prepare for the trade deadline. Finally. former Raptors shooting guard and Charlotte Hornets analyst Dell Curry joins the show

00:56:24

Canada Basketball 2023 Preview with Rowan Barrett

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2023/01/06

Eric Smith and Paul Jones kick off 2023 with the General Manager of the Canadian National team Rowan Barrett to look back on how important 2022 was to the National team and why 2023 will be the biggest year yet. They also go over the 3-year commitment, why that is so important for the team, and what it means for players that won't commit. Finally, they talk about how to get the momentum behind Canada Basketball that we saw for Canada Soccer. The guys are then joined by Michael Grange to talk about a

01:06:49

Raptors 2022 Recap + Reflections on Pascal's Historic...

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2022/12/23

On the latest Smith & Jones, Eric Smith & Paul Jones conduct their Raptors year in review, including what impressed them about the team and what disappointed them (00:13). Next, they discuss Pascal Siakam's historic night at MSG, before talking to the radio voice of the Knicks Ed Cohen about their resurgence (12:34). FS1 Analyst Ric Bucher joins the show to tour the league, including the drama in Los Angeles. Finally, Alvin Williams joins the guys and reflects on his memories from playing on

01:00:07

Catching up with Jama Mahlalela + Time to Panic in...

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2022/12/15

On the latest Smith & Jones, Eric and Paul analyze the state of the Raptors a third of the way through the season. Hoopswire.com writer Sam Amico joins the show to talk about what moves the Raptors could make this year and some other rumours he's hearing around the league (17:32). The guys then shift their view West and talk to Warriors assistant Jama Mahlalela about what goes into player development and how it shifts from year one to year two (30:09). Finally, ESPN's Mark Jones talks about the

00:50:46

Catching up with Mo Pete + Doug Smith on the Raptors...

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2022/12/09

On the latest edition of Smith & Jones, Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by Raptors legend Morris Peterson! The guys catch up with Mo about what he has been up to since retirement, from his diet changes to how he watches games now. The guys also go over some of his accomplishments while on the Raptors, how the game has changed, and some of his favorite players in the NBA right now (00:01). Then, Toronto Star Raptors reporter Doug Smith joins the show to go over the state of the Raptors at the

00:48:53

Charles Oakley + DeMarre Carroll + Tim Bontemps

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2022/12/02

On the new Smith & Jones, Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by 19-year NBA veteran and former Raptor, Charles Oakley to discuss a wide range of topics including: differences in today's NBA compared to when he played, the player empowerment era, and the important role LeBron James plays in today's game both on and off the court (02:11). The guys are then joined by Milwaukee Bucks Assistant Coach DeMarre Carroll to talk about his transition to coaching, what he has learned, and memories of his time

00:50:12

Bobby Marks and Ian Eagle on Trouble in Brooklyn +...

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2022/11/25

On the newest Smith & Jones, Eric Smith and Paul Jones are joined by the voice of the Brooklyn Nets Ian Eagle (00:03). They discuss Brookyln's rough start to the season, the Steve Nash firing, and a little NFL. The guys are then joined by WNBA star and Canadian national team member Natalie Achonwa to talk about her exciting announcement, playing in the Olympics, and what the future holds for her (16:32)! Finally, ESPN NBA insider Bobby Marks joins Eric and Paul to go around the league from the drama

00:46:56

Life After Basketball with Alvin Williams + Brian...

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2022/11/17

This week on Smith and Jones, Eric flies solo and is joined by former NBAer and Atlanta Hawks analyst Brian Oliver (0:50) to discuss the offseason trade between the Hawks and San Antonio Spurs for Dejounte Murray and becoming court mates with Trae Young, why the Spurs made the move, the competitiveness of the Eastern Conference, John Collins' future in Atlanta and "The Lethal Weapon 3" documentary. Afterward, former Raptor and Sportsnet analyst Alvin Williams (21:30) stops by to chat about the

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