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Rapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyMike Roach of Hustle Play Speaks on Boucher’s Growth and Barnes Being ROTY!In this episode of Rapzville Weekly, we were joined by a special guest: host of Hustle Play with Chris Boucher, and Television Broadcast Assistant for the Toronto Raptors, Mike Roach. We asked Mr. Roach some questions about his job and his experiences in the space. Then, we discussed some Raptors-related topics such as Chris Boucher's growth this season and Scottie Barnes' argument for Rookie of the Year. As always, we hope you enjoy. Please like and subscribe to the channel.2022-03-1624 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyEntering the Raptors’ Post-Lowry Era: Will This Be the Rise of OG???Welcome back to a new NBA regular season and a new podcast episode. In this video we talk about the NBA preseason and who have been its standout players so far. We also talk about who we think deserves the final roster spots on the Raptors. We hope you all enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-10-1523 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyKyle Lowry is No Longer a Toronto Raptor. Welcome Dragic & Achiuwa!Kyle Lowry, the undoubtably Greatest Raptor of All Time (GROAT), has been traded away to the Miami Heat for Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa. It’s a sad time for all Raptors fans, but we have now been left with a promising young core for the future. Listen to this episode to hear our opinions on the trade, along with the future of our team. We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-08-1020 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Raptors Select Scottie Barnes with the 4th Pick! Why Not Jalen Suggs?In this episode, we discuss the results of the 2021 NBA Draft. The Toronto Raptors decided to select Scottie Barnes with the 4th pick, instead of Jalen Suggs. Listen to this episode to find out our thoughts on this decision and how we see him fitting into our team. We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-08-0222 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWill the Raptors Select Jalen Suggs at 4th? Ben Simmons for Half our Team!?In this episode we discuss the results of the NBA Finals, along with our predictions for the 2021 NBA Draft, which is being hosted on July 29th. We think that Jalen Suggs will be the best pick-up at this point and we go into detail on why we think so. Finally, we discuss some trade rumors and other draft scenarios. We hope you enjoy, and as always, please like and subscribe.2021-07-2925 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWhose Title Drought Will Come to an End??? Bucks Vs. Suns NBA FinalsThe 2021 NBA Finals are finally here! Gabriel had a correct prediction with the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns making the finals. He thinks the Suns will win this series in 6, meanwhile Adam says Bucks in 7. We hope you enjoy the video, let us know your predictions down below. Please like and subscribe!2021-07-0719 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyToronto Raptors Own the 4th Pick in the NBA Draft! Second Round Playoff TalksIn this episode, we breakdown the second round of the NBA Playoffs and how our predictions failed miserably. Also, we discuss the NBA Lottery and how the Raptors secured the 4th pick in the draft. Who should we select? Jalen Suggs? Jalen Green? Let us know your opinions down below. Please like and subscribe, we hope you enjoy.2021-06-2326 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyHow Global is the NBA Community? Speaking with a Raptors Fan From South KoreaIn this episode, we are joined by a Toronto Raptors fan from South Korea, named Roy! We discuss the basketball scene in Asia and how the NBA can be a tough transition for overseas players. As well, we do a Q&A about the current Raptors roster and the future of the team. We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-06-1414 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWho Will Make it to the Conference Finals? Will These Players FLOP or Step Up?Listen to this episode to find out our predictions for the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. We do a breakdown, series-by-series, and talk about who we think will win the championship. Gabriel says Kevin Durant will lead his Brooklyn Nets to a trophy. Meanwhile, Adam says Kawhi Leonard’s playoff performances will have the Clippers beat out the Nets in the NBA Finals. We hope you enjoy, leave your predictions down below, please like and subscribe!2021-06-0914 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyBasketball Fans Are ABUSING their Privilege; 2021 NBA Playoffs CoverageIn this episode, we do a series-by-series breakdown of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. We also talk about our previous predictions and how they have gone so far. Finally, we talk about the fans let into the arenas, and how they have been very disrespectful towards players.2021-06-0128 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyNBA Playoff Predictions and Special Guest Q&A with Raptors Fan AshinOur first special guest is apart of this episode! We do a Q&A with one of our followers, named Ashin, during the second half of the episode. If you would like to skip to that, go to 16:52. If you would like to have the same opportunity to be on an episode with us, DM us on our Instagram page @rapzville . As always we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-05-2431 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe 2021 NBA Regular Season is Over! Toronto Raptors Rookies Get Career HighsThe NBA regular season is over and the Toronto Raptors are out. Now, we get to watch the play-in tournaments and the NBA Playoffs begin. The last 3 games of the season all resulted in losses where our bench unit made up the entirety of the team. They did work hard in keeping the games close and surprisingly had many career highs between them all. These are the topics we discuss in this video, so as always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-05-1830 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyToronto Raptors ELIMINATED from Playoff Contention; Thoughts on Nick Nurse?As we approach the end of the season, the Raptors continue to rest players, tank, and lose game after game. Nick Nurse's tactics seem outdated and flawed at times, plus Masai Ujiri is forcing his hand with half a roster, every night. What are our thoughts on this and the future of this team? Find out in this episode, with our special guest Enzo from 6ixSide Calcio (a podcast about the Italian soccer league). As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe.2021-05-1334 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWhy We Think Pascal Siakam Cannot Close A Game for the Toronto Raptors...Season 3 continues with a Western Conference trip for the Raptors, losing to the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers, but managing to beat the Lakers. The NBA Playoffs seem near impossible at the moment, as the Raptors cannot seem to close out games behind their max player, Pascal Siakam. What are our thoughts on this? Find out in this episode. As always, we hope you enjoy the video, please like and subscribe.2021-05-0636 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWatanabe & Gillespie Have Signed! Chris Boucher Injured; Welcome to Season 3Welcome to Season 3 of Rapzville Weekly!!! To start this episode we recap the last 6 games that we have missed, including the battle of the Montreal natives, two games against Brooklyn, and more. Freddie Gillespie and Yuta Watanabe have both signed two year deals to stay on the team for the rest of the season. Also, Chris Boucher has suffered a sprain MCL in his left knee, which is a huge loss for us. But as always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-05-0230 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyAre the Toronto Raptors Back in the Playoff Race? Birch as the New Centre?The Toronto Raptors have managed to win 2 of their last 3 games and the Chicago Bulls seem to be choking that 10th-seed, with the recent loss of Zach LaVine due to COVID-19. Can the Toronto Raptors get the upper hand and make the playoffs? It doesn’t make sense that we are resting so many guys if we are trying to do this. Let us know your opinions on the podcast. We hope you enjoy as always, please like and subscribe.2021-04-1838 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWelcome Khem Birch & Freddie Gillespie! It’s Tank Time for the Toronto RaptorsThe Toronto Raptors are looking like they are tanking after losing to the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks. Still stuck in that 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. However, we did watch a crazy win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Gary Trent Jr. put up a new career-high of 44 points! As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-04-1441 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyGary Trent Jr. BUZZER BEATER Shot! Toronto Raptors still VERY InconsistentIn this episode we talk about Gary Trent Junior’s buzzer beater shot to win the game against the Wizards. As well, the horrendous performance against the Los Angeles Lakers, including the OG Anunoby and Montrezl Harrell ejection. The Raptors are still stuck in “no-mans land” at the 11th seed in the East. What will they do next as they verse the Chicago Bulls? As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-04-0835 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyCareer Highs for Gary Trent & Malachi Flynn, Raptors Dismantle Warriors by 53Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn have both put up career highs in the last 2 Raptors games. We sadly lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who were severely undermanned. However, we were able to beat the franchise record for biggest point margin in a victory over the Golden State Warriors (53). As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-04-0438 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWhy Didn’t Masai Ujiri Sign a Bought-out Player? Norman Powell Return GameIn this episode we discuss the buyout options that the Raptors missed out on, along with the future of the franchise. As well, Norman Powell already had his chance to strike vengeance on his former team. The Raptors pick up another 2 losses as Dwayne Casey continues his season sweep against us. As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-03-3130 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyRaptors TRADED Norman Powell for Gary Trent Jr & Rodney Hood but not DrummondThe main topic of discussion for this video is the trade between the Toronto Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers, where we gave up Norman Powell for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood. We did not trade Kyle Lowry however, and we did not acquire any much-needed big men. Were these the right moves? Let us know your opinions in the comment section. We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-03-2833 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Toronto Raptors Hold the Longest Losing Streak in the NBA...The Toronto Raptors have lost 9 games straight, giving them the largest losing streak in the league after falling to the Houston Rockets yesterday. The Raptors continue to lose and this team continues to look like more of a mess as we approach the trade deadline. What will happen next, let us know. We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe.2021-03-2329 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyPASCAL SIAKAM MISSES ANOTHER BUZZER BEATER; Toronto Raptors Lose 7 StraightTwo more games lost, both were extremely close. Pascal Siakam misses another buzzer beater and our team is falling out of a playoff spot. We lose to the second worst team in the league and no one has been traded yet. What do we do now? Hope you enjoyed, please like and subscribe.2021-03-2156 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyCOVID is Making the Raptors Look Like Clowns; When Will Masai Make his Move?In this episode we discuss the Raptors’ games against the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls. We lost both games and now sit in the 11th spot of the Eastern Conference. What do we need to do to fix this? When will our players return from their health and safety protocolled quarantine? Please like and subscribe, we hope you enjoy.2021-03-1628 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyLowry Will Retire as a Raptor! Crazy Buzzer Beater Loss to the Atlanta HawksIn this episode, we recap All-Star Weekend and all of the contests involved. As well, we breakdown the Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks game, including what went wrong in the final possessions. Our roster has been riddled with COVID-19 and it has caused us to sustain 3 losses, which has now pushed us out of a playoff spot. As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-03-1337 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyCOVID-19 is Seriously Affecting the Raptors; DeRozan Line in Drake’s New SongIn this episode we talk about the Raptors’ recent outbreak with COVID-19 and how it affected our previous games (Celtics, Pistons, and Rockets). We also discuss Blake Griffin’s recent release and our All-Star weekend predictions. As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe.2021-03-0741 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyLowry FAKE Trade Rumours to the 76ers!!?? Should the Raptors Pick Up Cousins?In this episode, we address the Kyle Lowry trade rumours and whether or not we think it could happen with the Sixers, Heat, or Clippers. Also, should the Raptors sign DeMarcus Cousins? Finally, we hope you enjoy this week’s game recaps against the 76ers and Heat. Please like and subscribe!2021-02-2637 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyToronto Raptors Trade Rumours & Kyle Lowry’s Future w/ Guest Star Marco CarereThis week we have a special guest for you all, our good friend and long-time Raptors fan Marco Carere. In this episode, we discuss Norman Powell’s great play over the last 2 games, Terence Davis’ situation without charges, what Kyle Lowry’s future is like with this team, and what we should do with Malachi Flynn. As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-02-2138 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWhy Does Drummond Suit the Raptors? Pascal Siakam Cannot Be Our Closer!We were right about Drummond! The Raptors are in talks, but so are many other teams, so why do we deserve him? Pascal Siakam missed a game winner yet again, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, so who should be our closer? Let us know your opinions down below, we hope you enjoy. Please like and subscribe!2021-02-1833 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThompson or Drummond? Should Norman Powell Start? Flynn with the Raptors 905The Raptors still struggle to get back to .500 even though they picked up 2 wins in the last 3 games. The Boston Celtics seem to still have our number as they dismantled our team with three pointers and ball movement. Should the Toronto Raptors trade for Andre Drummond or Tristan Thompson Let us know down below, please like and subscribe!2021-02-141h 05Rapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyShould the Toronto Raptors Trade for Drummond? Beating Harden, Kyrie & DurantIn this episode we discuss the Raptors games against the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks. Taking down Harden, Kyrie, and Durant seemed to be a scary task, but KD got in problems with contact tracing. We couldn’t handle the Hawks’ offence though, as Trae Young and Capela had their way. The Raptors are also interested in All-Star centre Andre Drummond. We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-02-0933 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyFred VanVleet Breaks the Toronto Raptors Record for Most Points in a GameThe Toronto Raptors sweep the Orlando Magic double-header in exciting fashion as Fred VanVleet dropped an astonishing 54 points on 17/23 shooting, including 11 threes. He broke the Raptors’ franchise record for most points scored by a player in a single game, and also broke the franchise record for the most threes in a half. He even holds the record for the most points scored by an undrafted player in a single NBA game. The winning streak has begun for the Raptors and now we will see how they fair against the intimating Brooklyn Nets. We hope you enjoyed, and as always, please li...2021-02-0532 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyRaptors Pick Up 2 More Losses, Lowry Gets Ejected & Nurse Making Big MistakesThe Toronto Raptors lose two more games, one against the Milwaukee Bucks, and the other against the Sacramento Kings. They now fall to 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 7-12 record. We are very disappointed with the team’s performances over these 2 games. Nick Nurse’s rotations have seemed to put our players in difficult situations that they aren’t accustomed to, ultimately fuelling our loss. We hope you enjoyed this episode, leave your opinions down below. Please like and subscribe!2021-01-3135 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWhen Will All-Star Lowry Return? Toronto Raptors Double Header with IndianaThe Toronto Raptors split the double-header against the Indiana Pacers and are off to verse the Milwaukee Bucks next. The first performance by our team was very impressive, especially for having Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry out with injuries. OG stepped up incredibly, but sadly in the next game we got outplayed. Kyle Lowry had a horrible game and Nick Nurse made many mistakes in the rotations. We hope you enjoy this one, please like and subscribe!2021-01-2833 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyOG Anunoby & Johnson Step Up BIG for the Toronto Raptors! Baynes Clamps Bam?The Toronto Raptors come out with 2 wins and a loss in this episode. The split the double-header with the Miami Heat and they win against the Dallas Mavericks. Sitting at a record of 6-9, do the Toronto Raptors have what it takes to get back to .500? We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2021-01-2436 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyChris Boucher has been our MOST Reliable Player! Raptors Winning Streak BeginsThe Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games against the Charlotte Hornets to start off their first winning streak of the regular season. They look to continue this streak in hopes of gaining some momentum. As always please like and subscribe, we hope you enjoy!2021-01-1936 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyTime is Running Out for the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam Chokes Twice!The Toronto Raptors have lost back to back games against the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trail Blazers. Sitting at a record of 2-8, the Raptors are tied for dead last in the NBA. Both games Pascal Siakam missed game winners, showing how just un-clutch he really is. Listen to our game breakdowns and player evaluations in this episode. We hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe as always.2021-01-1436 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Toronto Raptors Won! Rallied Back vs. Sacramento After Losing to PhoenixThe Toronto Raptors finally won a game against the Sacramento Kings! They are looking a bit better, their offence is finally coming back to them, after the starters all had good nights versus the Phoenix Suns. Then, after giving up the most points in a single quarter though to start the Sacramento game off, Raptors rallied back and showed their defensive capabilities. This team is all over the place right now and we are hoping to see some steady consistency soon. Please like and subscribe, we hope you enjoyed.2021-01-1131 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Toronto Raptors Have PISSED Us Off! WTF is Going On???The Toronto Raptors have lost another 2 games in the regular season, making them 1-5; the second worst record in the league. In this episode, we recap the Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans games. We really don’t know what is happening to our team and we are questioning whether or not we can make the playoffs. As always, we hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe.2021-01-0641 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyToronto Raptors Win Without Pascal Siakam? Knicks and 76ers Game BreakdownsThe Toronto Raptors faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks this week. The Raptors’ regular season record is now a shocking 1-3. We do not know what’s happening to them because they aren’t playing up to standards. Pascal Siakam has struggled to close out games, the centres lack chemistry with the other players, and OG or Norman take a turn playing horrible each night. But as always, we hope you enjoyed, please like and subscribe!2021-01-0234 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyChris Boucher’s Breakout Game! What’s Happening to the Toronto Raptors??Game 2 of the NBA regular season is the Toronto Raptors versus the San Antonio Spurs. The Raptors were defeated and some players had horrible performances. However, Fred VanVleet and Chris Boucher had fantastic games. As always, hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe.2020-12-2829 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe NBA Season Begins with the Toronto Raptors vs. the New Orleans Pelicans!The NBA regular season has started and sadly the Toronto Raptors have lost to the New Orleans Pelicans. In this episode we break down the player performances of each team and discuss what the Raptors can do to improve. Hope you enjoyed, please like and subscribe!2020-12-2530 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Toronto Raptors Vs. Miami Heat Preseason Finale/Regular Season PreviewAfter the final preseason game, Gabriel and Adam, breakdown the individual player performances from the Toronto Raptors, plus some acknowledgements for the Miami Heat. Henry Ellenson, Oshae Brissett, and Alize Johnson have all been waived, so we have 17 players remaining. We hope you all enjoy, please like and subscribe!2020-12-2129 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyIs Malachi Flynn Better than LaMelo Ball? Raptors vs. Hornets Double HeaderIn this episode we break down the 2 preseason games that the Raptors have played so far. We talk about each player's performances, especially the improvements in Malachi Flynn and Matt Thomas. Find out if the Raptors have what it takes to do well this season. Please like and subscribe, we hope you enjoy!2020-12-1733 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWhat does Henry Ellenson, Alize Johnson & Yuta Watanabe Bring to the Raptors?We have three new Toronto Raptors who have signed for training camp. Henry Ellenson signed a multi-year deal with us after bouncing around the league on Brooklyn, the Knicks and many G-league teams, including the Raptors 905. Yuta Watanabe being an inspiration to younger generations in Japan, has shown some raw talent on Memphis and the Brooklyn Nets Summer League team. Finally, Alize Johnson on the Pacers and the Mad Ants showing some shooting ability with a strange form. Hope you enjoyed, please like and subscribe!2020-12-0730 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyDid the Toronto Raptors Fall Behind this NBA Free Agency???Have the Raptors fell behind other teams this free agency? The Lakers and Clippers have took two big-name players from our team and added other pieces. The Atlanta Hawks look dangerous, and other teams have made playoff contending moves this offseason too. Where do we stand now? Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2020-12-0433 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWelcome Alex Len and DeAndre’ Bembry to the Toronto Raptors! (Origin Stories)We have two new origin stories for the two Toronto Raptors signings: Alex Len and DeAndre’ Bembry. We talk about their college experiences, personal lives, and journeys throughout the NBA. Plus, we discuss how the two will fit into the Raptors’ system. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2020-11-3027 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyNew Toronto Raptor Aron Baynes’ Origin StoryWelcome Aron Baynes to the Toronto Raptors! We are excited to have you and we welcome you to the organization, but most importantly, to Canada’s team. In this episode we talk about Aron Baynes’ past, including his championship with the Spurs and the development of his three ball with Boston and Phoenix. We hope you all enjoy, please like, comment, and subscribe!2020-11-2729 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyHarden to the Nets??? Ibaka is Leaving but VanVleet Resigns with the Raptors! - Rapzville Weekly #45We started this episode by talking about trade rumours and free agency signings. Then, we were hit with a wave of news and added Serge Ibaka’s departure, Fred VanVleet’s resigning, and Marc Gasol’s departure also. This one was very challenging to record and edit so please show us some love. Please like and subscribe!2020-11-2340 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyToronto Raptors Select Malachi Flynn & Jalen Harris in the 2020 NBA Draft!The Toronto Raptors have taken two guards this NBA draft, Malachi Flynn from San Diego State, and Jalen Harris from Nevada. Join us for post-draft discussions, including comments about the lottery picks and a player breakdown for each of the Raptors’ picks. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2020-11-2028 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWho’s Getting Picked First in the 2020 NBA Draft? Who Will the Raptors Draft?As we approach the 2020 NBA Draft, we decide to break down our predictions for the top 5 picks, along with who the Raptors are looking to take. Comparing star prospects LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, and more for the top 5. Then, analyzing big men Udoka Azubuike, Zeke Nnaji, and guards such as Malachi Flynn, and Tyrell Terry. Please like and subscribe, check out our other videos!2020-11-1636 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyToronto Raptors Free Agency Rumours??? (With a Special Guest)In this episode we cover all the free agent rumours surrounding our current unrestricted free agents. Specifically, we deep dive into Fred VanVleet and Serge Ibaka’s different options. Joined by our special guest from 6ixSide Calcio, we share our thoughts and opinions on these topics. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe.2020-11-1327 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyTD was Arrested! The Rockets Continue to Fire! What Happened to the Clippers?Welcome to season 2 of Rapzville Weekly! We have a recap of the past couple of weeks, including head office moves from the Clippers, Rockets, and Sixers. Also, we talk about Terence Davis’ arrest and the next season’s powerhouses. Please like and subscribe, we hope you enjoyed.2020-11-0931 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Marc Gasol Origin StoryIn our final episode of origin stories (for now), we have the Big Burrito, AKA Big Spain, AKA Marc Gasol. We start at his young career, playing basketball in Barcelona with his brother. Then, they both became superstars in the NBA for the Grizzlies, and Lakers, respectively. Finally, Marc joined his brother as an NBA champion, following the 2019 season where the Raptors took home the trophy. Come join us for this veteran story.2020-10-2328 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Lakers are the 2020 NBA Champions!The Los Angeles Lakers have won the 2020 NBA Championship! Congratulations to the whole organization, especially Anthony Davis and LeBron James for their superb performance this season. LeBron now with 4 championships and 4 Finals MVPs, what an honour. Also, shout out to the Miami Heat for their great play this year, constantly proving critics wrong. Hope you enjoy the episode, please like and subscribe!2020-10-1931 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Serge Ibaka Origin StoryThe original man, straight from the motherland, 100% pure, Ma Fuzzy Chef, SERRRGGEEE IBAKKAAA! In this episode we talk about Serge’s life starting in Congo, then to France and Spain, and finally to the US, to play in the NBA. 22 years old in the NBA Finals for the first time, Serge proved his worth on the Oklahoma City Thunder. After a brief time at Orlando, Serge found his way to Toronto where he made history and accomplished his biggest goal, an NBA championship.2020-10-1628 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Heat Are Still Alive! (Week 11)The Miami Heat are fighting to stay alive as they take Game 5, making this series 3-2 for the Lakers. In this episode, we breakdown defensive adjustments and offensive schemes, run by both teams. As well, we analyze each player’s performance in this series so far. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2020-10-1230 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Pascal Siakam Origin StoryThis week we talk about the first-time All-Star and leading scorer of our team, Pascal Siakam, AKA Spicy P. At first he wanted to be a priest, then a basketball player when he came to America to play. Off to New Mexico State as a low name player, rising to G League MVP for the Raptors 905. Bench Mob animal to NBA champion! This story has it all and you definitely want to stick around for the discussion at the end!2020-10-0932 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe 2020 NBA Finals Are Here!With the Conference Finals coming to a close, the Denver Nuggets and the Boston Celtics have both been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. This means that we have LA vs Miami in the 2020 NBA Finals. A chance for LeBron James to cement his place in greatness. With Miami struck with serious injuries, can they find a way to keep this series alive? Find out this episode on Rapzville Weekly.2020-10-0527 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe OG Anunoby Origin StoryOG, Oh My! It is here. Ogugua Anunoby from Indiana State. He’s gone through a torn ACL, a LeBron James Buzzer-Beater, and appendicitis, but he came out as an NBA champion in 2019. Join us for this fan favourite’s life story!2020-10-0228 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWeek 9 NBA RecapWeek 9 brings us some more conference finals games, where the Lakers and the Heat both take demanding leads over their opponents. Join us to hear about what happened this week and who stepped up from each team. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2020-09-2828 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Chris Boucher Origin StoryThis week we have a fan favourite origin story, Chris Boucher from Montreal, Quebec. In the first segment we cover his life’s story and in the second half we have a Q&A session, with a special guest. Hope you enjoy, follow us on Instagram @rapzville for NBA content.Follow Enzo and his podcast channel 6ixSide Calcio on Youtube and Instagram.2020-09-2524 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville Weekly2020 NBA Conference Finals (Week 8 Recap)Week 8 brings us the Conference Finals matchups and the end of the round 2 matchups of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. The LA Clippers and Houston Rockets have been eliminated, leaving us with the final four. Come join our discussion this week! Hope you enjoyed, please like and subscribe!2020-09-2129 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Origin StoryThis week we give you the origin story for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, also known as Hustle Man Chap. He is a young, hardworking NBA player who came out of Arizona University, then took his talents to the Brooklyn Nets, before eventually making his way to the Raptors. Please like and subscribe, hope you enjoy!2020-09-1823 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyRaptors Eliminated (Week 7 Recap) - Rapzville Weekly #29The Raptors have sadly been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs this year. We recap the series and where the Raptors went wrong, along with discussing the current situation of the other second round series. Hope you enjoy!2020-09-1430 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyDewan Hernandez, Malcolm Miller, and Oshae Brissett’s Origin StoriesWe combined three origin stories for this episode. Dewan Hernandez was our second round pick this year and came off a scary history with the University of Miami’s corruption scandal. Malcolm Miller was an undrafted player who went pro for a couple of years before landing his spot on the Raptors’ first team. Finally, Oshae Brissett is an undrafted rookie coming out of Syracuse.2020-09-1126 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyRound 2 of the NBA Playoffs (Week 6 Recap)In week 6 of the NBA restart, the boycott ends and so does the rest of the round 1 match-ups. Round 2 is well underway and the playoffs are only getting more interesting. We hope you enjoy another Rapzville Weekly Podcast.2020-09-0731 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Kyle Lowry Origin StoryFinishing off the Raptors guards, we have none other than 6x All-Star and NBA champion Kyle Lowry. The Villanova prodigy turned to Raptors GOAT, this story is all about probing your worth and fighting for your deserved place.2020-09-0430 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyBoycott and Week 5 NBA RecapThe week has been short due to a league wide boycott for 3 days of the NBA Playoffs. However, some series did end and others are close to ending, so there is still action to talk about! Hope you enjoy!2020-08-3127 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Fred VanVleet Origin StoryIn our second last origin story for the guards section, we have one of our favourite come up stories: Fred VanVleet. Starting off at Auburn High School, then to Wichita State, next to the Raptors 905, and finally a starter for the Toronto Raptors. This underdog story is the embodiment of hard work and believing in yourself. We hope you enjoy!2020-08-2829 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyPlayoff Brackets and Week 4 RecapWith the start of the postseason, we have many crazy matchups to watch and tons of games to talk about. Join us this week, as we recap the first round of the NBA playoffs, and make our own playoff brackets.2020-08-2434 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Stanley Johnson and Paul Watson Jr. Origin StoriesToday we combine two origin stories for our two standout players in the game against the Denver Nuggets. Stanley Johnson and Paul Watson Junior are two young players with lots of potential. Find out more on this episode of Rapzville Weekly.2020-08-2122 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWeek 3 NBA RecapWeek 3: Saturday, August 8th - Friday, August 14th. This week consisted of 4 main Raptors games, along with other big performances. We also talk about Damian Lillard’s huge performances, including his win over the Grizzlies, and the Suns’ splendid play in the bubble.2020-08-1731 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Patrick McCaw Origin StoryThree-time champion, Patrick McCaw, has a unique origin story, currently in his second year with the Toronto Raptors. Join us for the telling of his life story, from high school to the league, where he also recovered from a possible career-ending injury.2020-08-1424 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWeek 2 NBA RecapWeek 2: Saturday, August 1st - Friday, August 7th. We discuss the 3 Raptors games for the week, against the Heat, Magic, and Celtics. Then, we discuss other big match ups and performances of the week.2020-08-1028 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Terence Davis Jr. Origin StoryMoving on with our origin stories, we talk about Terence Davis’ journey from Ole Miss, to the Denver Nuggets Summer League team, to the Toronto Raptors current franchise. Along with that, we answer questions about his future on this team and his path to becoming a father.2020-08-0723 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWeek 1 NBA RecapWith the first week of NBA basketball underway, we share our thoughts on the first 3 Raptors scrimmages. Also, we discuss big games from the week, including the Toronto Raptors’ first game versus the Los Angeles Lakers.2020-08-0329 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Norman Powell Origin StoryIn this episode, we talk about Norman Powell origin’s story. Starting at Lincoln High School, to UCLA, to the Raptors 905, and finally to the Raptors NBA team. We hope you enjoy this interesting come up story!2020-07-3129 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyCOVID-19 NBA Update in OrlandoAfter more than a month, we check in with the Orlando Bubble and how players are doing there, as they try to adjust to this new NBA. From the rooms and food they have been eating, to the body transformations and precautions the league has put in place. Catch it all on this week’s episode of Rapzville Weekly.2020-07-2726 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe Matt Thomas Origin StoryIn this episode, we discuss the origin story of Matt Thomas, from his childhood to Iowa State, to the NBA Summer League, to Spain, all the way to the Raptors. Hope you enjoy, please like and subscribe!2020-07-2424 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville Weekly2020 Championship PredictionsWho do we think will win the NBA championship this season? Find out on this episode of Rapzville Weekly, where we analyze the playoff success of teams and discuss possible series matchups.2020-07-2026 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyWho is the Greatest Raptor Ever?The big GROAT debate (greatest Raptor of all time). We decide who is the greatest Raptors player ever, between Vince Carter, Demar Derozan, Chris Bosh, Kawhi Leonard, and Kyle Lowry. Hope you enjoy episode 12!2020-07-1725 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville Weekly2020 NBA Free Agency and Possible Raptors SigningsThis episode starts off with possible off-season signings for the Raptors, if they choose to let go the likes of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Marc Gasol, or Stanley Johnson. Then we talk about the biggest names in free agency this year, including where we think they will go and why.2020-07-1328 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyRaptors Contract Situation in the 2020 OffseasonFrom Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka. and Fred VanVleet, to Chris Boucher and Terence Davis. In this episode, we share our opinions on the contract situation this season, specifically who should get resigned and for how much.2020-07-1026 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyTop Raptors Players of All Time (per position)Similar to last week’s episode, we will discuss the top 3 players in Raptors history, based on their position on the court. At the end, we acknowledge some other players who just fell short of the list.2020-07-0624 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyTop 5 Players in the NBA (per position)During this episode, we compare our top 5 players in each position, in the NBA. We also acknowledge players that are on the come up in the league.2020-07-0335 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyHistory of the Raptors ManagementFrom the start of our franchise with Isaiah Thomas as the General Manager, to present day with Masai Ujiri as the President. We will be discussing the history of the moves made by upper management throughout the franchise’s 25 year history.2020-06-2922 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyKobe’s Best Moments EverOn the fifth-month anniversary of Kobe’s death, we pay our tribute to him, with our top 5 Kobe moments of all time. We also share our favourite stories of the Black Mamba’s work ethic and dedication to the sport of basketball.2020-06-2624 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyBiggest Raptors Moments in History (Best and Worst)This episode starts with ranking both of our top 5 positive Raptors moments, throughout franchise history. We mention several special additions which we enjoyed as well. Then, we collectively share our top disappointing moments in franchise history.2020-06-2230 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyBiggest Trades in Raptors HistoryIn episode 4 of the Rapzville Weekly Podcast, we cover some of the biggest trades in Raptors franchise history. This includes the likes of Vince Carter’s exit, Tracy McGrady’s departure, and Kawhi Leonard’s entrance.2020-06-1928 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyCOVID-19 NBA Comeback PlansIn this episode, we talk about the COVID-19 return plan for the NBA. We also discuss what the players are doing with their time off and some funny team videos.2020-06-1524 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville Weekly2020 NBA Award PredictionsIn our second episode, we discuss ESPN’s polls for the 2020 NBA awards, along with who we think should win.2020-06-1232 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyThe IntroductionFirst ever episode, where we discuss who we are, what we will be talking about, and our recap of last year’s postseason!2020-06-0825 minRapzville WeeklyRapzville WeeklyRapzville Weekly (Trailer)2020-06-0300 min