Raptors Over Everything

Host William Lou speaks with Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada to discuss which player on the Raptors made the biggest jump this season.Fred VanVleet's ascent to a starting-level guardNorman Powell finally putting it all togetherPascal Siakam reinventing his game to become a No. 1 optionOG Anunoby's breakout seasonAppreciating Serge Ibaka's efforts  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where Kyle Lowry scored 35 points in Game 7 against the Miami Heat to advance into the Eastern Conference finals on May 15, 2016.Three stars: Kyle Lowry, Bismack Biyombo, DeMarre CarrollGerald Henderson award: Joe JohnsonPatrick Patterson award: Cory JosephFt. Josh Hart of the Live Call-in Show  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Alex Wong to revisit the impact of Kawhi Leonard's dagger on the one-year anniversary of the shot.Topics:How Game 7 unfolded, and Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka as unsung heroesHow the shot changed the psyche of the Raptors fanbaseHow the championship cemented the legacies of Lowry, Ibaka and Marc GasolWhere the shot ranks amongst the greatest Toronto sporting momentsKawhi and Masai Ujiri being vindicated for their choicesHow it changed the trajectory of the Spurs, Bucks and Sixers  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada to evaluate where the Raptors would go in their respective redrafts.The cases for Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam to be No. 1 in 2006 and 2016Marc Gasol goes second behind Kevin Durant in 2007Serge Ibaka rises to fourth in 2008OG Anunoby, Norman Powell, Fred VanVleet jump into Top-10  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where Jeremy Lin hits the game-winner in Toronto at the height of Linsanity on February 14, 2012.Three stars: Jose Calderon, Linas Kleiza, Leandro BarbosaGerald Henderson award: Jeremy LinPatrick Patterson award: DeMar DeRozanFeaturing: Alex Wong of Yahoo Sports Canada  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou speaks to "True North" director Ryan Sidhoo and Northern Kings AAU coach Vidal Massiah about the development of basketball in Canada.Topics:The long path from Toronto to the NBAThe making of True North, a docu-series by the National Film Board of CanadaChallenges facing grassroots basketballA partial history of basketball in TorontoHow changing demographics are affecting local basketball  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where Vince Carter misses the potential game-winning shot in the first Game 7 vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on May 20, 2001.Three stars: Antonio Davis, Alvin Williams, Vince CarterGerald Henderson award: Jumaine JonesPat Patterson award: Jerome WilliamsFeaturing: Vivek Jacob of Complex Canada  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Katie Heindl to reflect on DeMar DeRozan's career with the Raptors.Topics:First impressions: 2009 draft, 2010 and 2011 dunk contest"Don't worry, I got us"Blossoming into an All-StarFriendship with Kyle LowryWhy DeRozan is so beloved by Raptors fansDeRozan's history of playoff failuresThe Kawhi-DeRozan tradeHow the 2018-19 championship changed DeRozan's legacy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou reacts to an unforgettable classic, where the expansion Raptors upset the 72-win Chicago Bulls by a score of 109-108 on March 24, 1996.Three stars: Damon Stoudamire, Oliver Miller, Doug ChristieGerald Henderson award: Steve KerrFeaturing: Zarar Siddiqi of Raptors Republic  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Joseph Casciaro of theScore to reflect on how the 2018-19 championship team came to be.Topics:Tim Leiweke bringing Masai Ujiri to TorontoThe Kawhi Leonard tradeThe Marc Gasol tradeThe trade that never happened with Kyle LowryWhere Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam would go in a redraftNick Nurse's unlikely rise to head coach  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.- Norman Powell working to continue breakout season- Masai Ujiri wants to mend relationship with DeMar DeRozan- Pascal Siakam's E60 feature is must-watch- Cory Joseph, Roy Rana donate face shields to Toronto doctors  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Dan Reynolds of RaptorsHQ to deliver grades on the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors season.Player (GPA)Kyle Lowry (4.2)Fred VanVleet (3.8)OG Anunoby (3.5)Pascal Siakam (3.9)Marc Gasol (3.1)Serge Ibaka (3.9)Norman Powell (3.8)Terence Davis (2.9)Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (2.5)Chris Boucher (2.3)Pat McCaw (1.5)Matt Thomas (2.0)Malcolm Miller (1.1)Dewan Hernandez (0)Stanley Johnson (0.8)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.Serge Ibaka says he wants to re-sign in TorontoBulls decide on new head of basketball operations, Bobby Webster remainsChris Boucher apologizes again for breaking quarantinePascal Siakam's upcoming E60 documentary  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Blake Murphy of The Athletic to discuss Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet's careers to date.Topics:Bulls' interest in Bobby WebsterWhy the Raptors may decline permission to interviewFred VanVleet's rise from undrafted to earning a Finals MVP votePascal Siakam's journey from Cameroon to nearing All-NBA  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.- Bulls request permission to interview Raptors GM Bobby Webster- Masai Ujiri contends Oakland cop assaulted him- Nick Nurse commits to coaching Team Canada in 2021- Raptors players remain bored  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.Masai Ujiri speaks to reportersFred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam trade stories on Instagram live NBA considering Las Vegas as central site for restarting seasonWilling to push back until Labour Day  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Imman from the Dishes and Dimes podcast to discuss Kyle Lowry's improbable career.How a failed Steve Nash pursuit led to Kyle LowryChauncey Billups and Masai Ujiri's role in Lowry's turnaroundThe Knicks trade that never happenedShedding the "playoff Lowry" stigmaLowry's relationships with Masai Ujiri and DeMar DeRozanLowry's case for the Hall of Fame  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.- ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke recovering from COVID-19- NBA executives slash salary- Chinese Basketball Association encounters setbacks in resuming season- Canadians need your help- Information on how to help Katie's parents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S0pU1D-FD2arXp1IhYHqYXiAzdYDiveZLS5xZHq7dv8/edit  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou is joined by Canadian Women's National Team center Kayla Alexander.Impact of COVID-19 shutdowns on athletesHow the Canadian Women's Basketball Team reacted to the Olympic postponementBasketball programs in Canada vs. the United StatesKayla's career from Syracuse to the WNBA to overseasThe Magic of Basketball  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host William Lou provides a daily summary of how COVID-19 is affecting the Raptors and the NBA at large.- Mark Cuban hopeful for early NBA restart- Kyle Lowry turns 34- DeMar DeRozan shows love to Lowry, Siakam and Ibaka  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.