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Former Raptor Alvin Williams joins Chris Boucher and Mike Roach to discuss the ups and downs of Toronto's season, how the game has changed and the challenges of life in the NBA.


00:00 Checking in

01:29 Mood in the Raptors camp

02:24 Alvin's take on Raptors season so far

04:12 Disconnect in the locker room

05:21 Importance of team identity

09:42 Why Raptors remain a playoff threat

13:38 Inside the MVP race

19:52 How the NBA has changed

24:41 Alvin's veteran leaders in Toronto

27:15 Ja Morant, media & mental health

36:24 Does making money change you?

41:32 Social media criticism & racism

45:43 How to cope with the pressure?

47:46 Best advice ever received

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