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Scottie's Potential, the Best Screens & an Unlikeable Team - Samson's Mailbag
Samson Folk responds to listener questions.
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0:00 - Introductions
0:44 - Why do fans dislike the Raptors?
4:20 - My favorite screen in basketball
6:18 - Origin of "Fist" in basketball
7:13 - Gary Trent Jr. Replacements?
9:55 - Can Scottie emulate Jimmy Butler?
12:08 - Scottie & Precious fit
16:30 - Scottie's Ceiling
19:00 - Why was I wrong about the Raptors making the playoffs?
21:35 - Drafting Archetypes
23:55 - Will the Raptors run it back without Gary?
24:55 - Would a rookie guard help the starting lineup?
26:00 - Changing the Raptors offense
30:39 - Getting scared by the babadook
31:33 - Fred & Pascal's health going forward
34:30 - Ideal low usage players
36:55 - Getting another pick at the draft
40:19 - Improving bench players
41:44 - Is Jokic unstoppable?
43:50 - Why break up the frontcourt?
46:15 - Is next season a complete throwaway?
48:34 - Incoming coach talks
49:05 - What have I enjoyed most from my first season covering the team in person?
51:10 - Goodbyes + Paying me is cool
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