The Raptors Show with Will Lou

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

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2022
How Can Pascal Siakam Improve on His All-NBA Season?
Will Lou is joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to discuss Alex’s search for a Premier League team to root for, Pascal Siakam making All-NBA Third Team and if he could become the greatest Raptor of all-time (00:40). Later, theScore’s Joe Wolfond checks in to discuss the importance of an All-NBA selection over making an All-Star team, the latest drama from Brooklyn where Kevin Durant has reportedly not talked to the front office since the end of the season, and what the top four in the East might look like moving forward (32:36). Watch on YouTube! 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.
May 25, 2022
51 min
The Underwhelming Conference Finals + Canada Basketball’s Path to the 2024 Olympics
Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy to discuss how injuries have dominated the Eastern Conference Finals, Miami’s reliance on a 36-year-old Kyle Lowry, how Andrew Wiggins has found a perfect role with the Warriors, and an appreciation for Golden State’s decade-long run (01:29). Later, Will and Blake discuss Canada Basketball’s path towards qualifying for the 2024 Olympics and Jalen Harris signing with the CEBL’s Scarborough Shooting Stars (31:00). 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.
May 24, 2022
50 min
Will and Alex Answer Your Twitter Questions!
Will Lou and Alex Wong spend the full hour answering your Twitter questions! They discuss the ceiling for this Raptors core, if expectations are too high for Scottie Barnes, trading for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, their favourite malls in Toronto, Alex’s Jeremy Lin box score memorabilia, what sport they would want to play if they were pro athletes, which NBA city would Will relocate to, and much more! Watch on YouTube! 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.
May 20, 2022
50 min
True or False Thursday!
Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the early trends of the conference finals, whether Jimmy Butler is the most underrated playoff superstar, if Jalen Harris can find a role with the Raptors next season, and how far Toronto is from championship contention (00:49). Later, the two announce a new Global Ambassador for The Raptors Show and discuss why they would pick Kawhi Leonard over any other player for a best-of-seven series (31:29). Watch on YouTube! 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.
May 19, 2022
50 min
Will Toronto Ever Become An NBA Free Agency Destination?
Will Lou is joined by Oren Weisfeld of Raptors Republic to discuss his recent story about why it’s only a matter of time before the Raptors become a free agency destination and what it might mean for the Canadian talent in the NBA (00:29). The two also discuss how Toronto might address their shooting needs this offseason and the potential return of Jalen Harris (17:17). Later, Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com calls in to break down Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Heat (29:11). Watch on YouTube! 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.
May 18, 2022
50 min
Toronto Raptors Offseason Primer with Blake Murphy
Will Lou is joined by The FAN Morning Show’s Blake Murphy for an in-depth offseason primer on the Raptors including Chris Boucher and Thad Young’s free agency value, potential extensions for Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam, and potential mid-level exception signings (03:43). Later, Will and Blake look at Deandre Ayton and Rudy Gobert’s fit with the Raptors, before previewing the pair of conference finals matchups (31:45) Watch on YouTube! 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.
May 17, 2022
50 min
The "Will and Alex Recap The Second Round" Episode
Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss their (mostly) successful poker night on Saturday before diving into the two Game 7s on the weekend, starting with Boston’s dominant performance over Milwaukee, and the larger question of what role small guards can play on contending teams and what Fred VanVleet’s ideal role is on the Raptors (00:39). In the second segment, Will and Alex sort through Phoenix’s embarrassing Game 7 performance, Patrick Beverley’s ESPN revenge tour, and make their conference finals picks (30:50). Watch on YouTube! 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.
May 16, 2022
50 min
The Official Asian Heritage Month Draft
Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the storylines from the second round of the playoffs including another early exit for the Philadelphia 76ers, the Bucks-Celtics series, and why the Warriors might be in trouble. Later, CCYAA co-founder Clement Chu joins the program to discuss his organization’s involvement with the Toronto Raptors dating back to the 1995-96 season (25:58). Finally, the trio draft their favourite Raptors, athletes, and celebrities in the official Asian Heritage Month draft (32:43). 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.
May 13, 2022
50 min

About the podcast 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.

The Raptors Show with Will Lou

About the podcast The Raptors Show with Will Lou

Categories

How Can Pascal Siakam Improve on His All-NBA Season?

The Underwhelming Conference Finals + Canada Basketball’s Path to the 2024 Olympics

Will and Alex Answer Your Twitter Questions!

True or False Thursday!

Will Toronto Ever Become An NBA Free Agency Destination?

Toronto Raptors Offseason Primer with Blake Murphy

The "Will and Alex Recap The Second Round" Episode

The Official Asian Heritage Month Draft

About the podcast The Raptors Show with Will Lou

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