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The Raptors Show with Will Lou

Will Lou and Alex Wong talk all things Raptors live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 2pm-3pm ET.

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Raptors Reaction: Jeff Dowtin Comes Up Clutch In Summer League Win Jul 14, 2022

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Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 80-74 win over the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas Summer League. Will covers DJ Wilson’s bounce-back game, Jeff Dowtin continuing to impress, weaknesses in Christian Koloko’s game, and discusses Justin Champagnie’s new deal.

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.

Raptors Reaction: Dalano Banton Cools Off After Dominant Start Jul 13, 2022

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Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors' 93-83 loss to the Chicago Bulls in Las Vegas Summer League. Will discusses Dalano Banton's upside and ability to change the game, Christian Koloko's weaknesses beginning to show, Jeff Dowtin continuing to impress, and covers the lackluster showings from DJ Wilson, Ron Harper Jr., and David Johnson.

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.

Offseason Banter Pod! KD Non-update! CCYAA Celeb Classic Recap! Poker Bluff of the Century! Jul 11, 2022

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Will Lou and Alex Wong begin their offseason podcast-only era with a jam-packed two-hour episode. First, they provide a non-update on Kevin Durant and discuss how his legacy could change depending on his next destination (4:30). They reminisce about the time James Harden tried to shoot one-legged fadeaways before the two reveal how they prepared for CCYAA Celeb Classic play-by-play duties in a coffee shop on Friday, why Alex has ESPN.com as his home page, peer pressuring Jeremy Lin into shooting, whether Ronny Chieng is really Alex's friend, and Will's Wilt Chamberlain 100-point game theory (35:45). Finally, Will and Alex chat about summer league and Global Jam before diving into Alex's bluff of the century against Will at their Sunday night poker game (1:19:10).

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.

Raptors Reaction: First Look at Christian Koloko in Summer League Jul 10, 2022

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Will Lou recaps the Toronto Raptors’ 97-77 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Las Vegas Summer League. Will covers the positives and negatives in Christian Koloko’s debut, Armoni Brooks lighting up from three, Dalano Banton’s up and down game, and more.

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.

Christian Koloko Q&A Jul 08, 2022

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Will Lou is joined by Raptors centre and 33rd overall draft pick Christian Koloko to discuss growing up in Cameroon, his decision to leave the country and play overseas in the U.S., joining and playing for the Arizona Wildcats in college, his draft experience including the workouts and draft night, preparing for his Summer League debut, the transition from being in a college environment to the NBA scene, why Kevin Durant is his favourite player, and shares which footballers he enjoyed watching growing up.

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.

Interview of the Century with Christian Koloko Jul 08, 2022

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Will Lou is joined by Raptors centre and 33rd overall draft pick Christian Koloko (1:41) to discuss growing up in Cameroon, his decision to leave the country and play in the United States, joining the Arizona Wildcats program, his draft experience, preparing for his Summer League debut, the transition from the college to the NBA environment, why Kevin Durant is his favourite player, and shares which footballers he enjoyed watching. Afterward, Will and Alex share their experience watching the GLOBAL JAM, their level of fatigue discussing a potential Durant trade, Alex's dream scenario for Kevin, and recapped their first year with Sportsnet (27:47).

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.

Otto Porter Jr. Q&A Jul 07, 2022

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Newest Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. joins Will Lou to chat about winning the 2022 NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, growing up in a small town in Missouri, who taught him to shoot the ball, his time with the Washington Wizards and the playoff matchups against Toronto, the comparisons between the current Raptors and the Boston Celtics, being a fan of Allen Iverson, and his love for cars and the subject of history.

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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.

Interview of the Century with Otto Porter Jr. Jul 07, 2022

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Newest Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. joins Will Lou to look back at the Golden State Warriors' championship celebration, growing up in Morley, Missouri, his time with the Washington Wizards and the playoff series against the Raptors, the similarities between Toronto's roster and the Boston Celtics, why he wanted to be like Allen Iverson, and his love for history and cars (00:47). Then, Imman Adan of Dishes & Dimes stops by to discuss the leverage the Brooklyn Nets have surrounding a Kevin Durant trade, the origin of 6-foot-9 roster construction, and the front office's defence-first philosophy (26:07).

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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.

Who Are the Raptors Top Trade Assets? Jul 06, 2022

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Will is joined by Raptors.com's Vivek Jacob to rank the team's top trade assets, weigh the value between OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, and share his best and final offer for Kevin Durant (00:26). To wrap up, Co-founder of Raptors Republic Zarar Siddiqi jumps on to discuss the level of enthusiasm fans have for Scottie Barnes following his rookie year, if the current core can reach championship levels, and the sacrifices the team would be making if there was a trade for Durant (30:34).

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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.

Coach's Report on #33 Draft Pick Christian Koloko Jul 05, 2022

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Arizona Wildcats Associate Head Coach Jack Murphy joins Will Lou to share his impressions of Christian Koloko when he first joined the men's basketball program, the strides he's made in his offensive game, what qualities he brought to the locker room and what he could bring to the Raptors' roster (00:29). Next, Light Years Podcast's Andy Liu stops by to chat about the Warriors' chances to win the championship again next year, the scouting report on Otto Porter Jr., and weigh the positives and negatives of having Kevin Durant on your team (26:47).

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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.

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