• Smith & Jones

  • Written by: Sportsnet
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Smith & Jones

Written by: Sportsnet
  • Summary

  • Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the biggest stories across the NBA and the Raptors.
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Episodes
  • T-Wolves Associate Head Coach Micah Nori & New Ontario Basketball CEO Claude Nembhard!
    Jun 6 2024

    Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another jam-packed episode! The guys are joined by Timberwolves Associate Head Coach Micah Nori to go over his experience in the Western Conference Finals after getting thrust into the head coaching role! They chat about the T-Wolves' season as a whole and the leap the team made this year, before Micah offers his thoughts on the NBA Finals matchup and what it presents for both teams. Later, new CEO of Ontario Basketball, Claude Nembhard stops by to go over what he expects to accomplish in his new role, how the OBA and Canada Basketball can better work together to get the best talent out of Ontario, how his own experience with his sons can help inform his leadership, and if we can expect his son Andrew to suit up for Canada this summer.

    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 affiliate.

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    54 mins
  • Scott Perry & Alvin Williams Playoff Breakdown
    May 31 2024

    Eric Smith & Paul Jones kick off the show by offering some thoughts on the passing of Bill Walton. About his impact both on and off the court and he meant for the NBA. The guys then welcome on former Knicks GM & current ESPN analyst Scott Perry to hear his thoughts on the conference finals. What stands out for him more then anything else? Would it be a disappointed if the Celtics didn't win the title this year? And what does Scott see in these conference finalists that the Raptors can apply to there rebuild? The guys are then joined by former Raptor, and current NBA Sportsnet analyst Alvin Williams! They get his thoughts on the conference finals and what he see's in each team. How impressed has he been with Anthony Edwards so far? Does he think this for real? All that and so much 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 affiliate.

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    54 mins
  • Conference Finals Breakdown w/ Mark Jones, Quinn Buckner & Chuck Cooperstein
    May 23 2024

    Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another packed episode! The guys kick things off with their thoughts on the announcement of Toronto getting a WNBA team! What does it mean for the city and the game of basketball in Toronto, as well as for the nation as a whole? Next, the pair dive into the NBA conference finals alongside Dallas Mavericks radio play-by-play voice, Chuck Cooperstein! He breaks down his takeaways from Game 1 including if the Mavs have the defensive chops to win the West, and how Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić have figured out how to play together. Later, ESPN broadcaster Mark Jones weighs in on both ongoing series and discusses what lessons the rest of the league can learn from the final four remaining teams. Finally, Paul is joined by former NBA player, coach and current Pacers broadcaster, Quinn Buckner! The pair go over what happened to the Pacers in Game 1, how they can avoid those issues for the rest of the series, and the impact Pascal Siakam has had on the team.

    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 affiliate.

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    57 mins

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