Smith & Jones

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  • Summary

  • Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the biggest stories across the NBA and the Raptors.
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Episodes
  • Dee Brown on Winning the Slam Dunk Contest, Playing with Larry Bird, & Early Raptors
    Nov 28 2024

    Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, and 12 year NBA veteran Dee Brown! The guys get into what it was like breaking into the league with the Boston Celtic's led by Larry Bird. What did he learn from him on how to lead a team? How did winning the Slam Dunk contest effect his early career? The guys then get into what it was like when he first got to Toronto, and how he mentored a young core. The guys wrap up the conversation with talk of how Brown's daughter Lexie Brown, has taken the WNBA by storm. Eric & Paul then share there own memories of Dee, and if the new WNBA team might have a front runner for coach.

    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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    47 mins
  • Ed Stefanski on Trading for Vince Carter, Basketball in Toronto, & Kyle Lowry's Impact
    Nov 20 2024

    Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with former Raptors executive and current Senior Advisor to the Pistons, Ed Stefanski! He shares some memories from when he was in New Jersey of trading for Vince Carter and all that went into that. The guys then get into his time with the Raptors and what both he and Brian Colangelo built in Toronto. Later, the trio look back on the trade that sent Kyle Lowry to Toronto and discuss what his presence has meant to both the franchise and city, before debating whose jersey should go up to the rafters in Scotiabank Arena next. Eric and Paul wrap up with their memories of the Vince trade and provide some examples of when trading a superstar can work out.

    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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    43 mins
  • Tony Massenburg on Basketball in Canada, NBA Memories, & Len Bias Legacy
    Nov 15 2024

    Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another former Raptor! Joining the guys this week is 13 year NBA vet Tony Massenburg. The guys go over his introduction to Toronto, and meeting Paul back in the day before getting into what life is like an an expansion team. Tony then goes over his time playing for the university of Maryland with Len Bias and what could have been with his career. The guys then go over the legacy of Len Bias and how over time it has changed to being a more positive one. Tony then compares his time in Toronto to Vancouver and what differences and similarities he saw between the two cities, and organizations. Eric and Paul wrap up the show with there memories of Len Bias and other tales from the road in the NBA!

    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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    49 mins

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