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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Is Scottie Barnes like Kawhi? Is he still a marksman from mid-range? I watched & tracked one of Scottie's favorite shots to figure out just how good it is, and highlight why he shoots it so often. www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/03/22/i...

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Is Scottie Barnes still cooking from the mid range? - Raptors Republic

Scottie Barnes has added something, but is it next level?

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Is Scottie Barnes STILL headed for stardom? Myself & Tre + Mac & Curly discussed it at length. Also highlighting potential Raptors to watch in March Madness - Fears, Boogie, Queen, Jase, big names! like/share, thanks! youtu.be/VUX9a-OKTNI?...

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Is Scottie still headed for Stardom? | Future Raptors to watch in March Madness

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Myself & Tre are BACK!! - The Raptors dynamic tanking - Will RJ Barrett be traded? - Scouting VJ Edgecombe - Tre teaches me wrestling history + more! like/share, all the good stuff! youtu.be/VUjiUUUh_I0?...

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The Art of Tanking, Trading RJ? And Scouting VJ Edgecombe

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Myself & Tre are BACK! - Talking Scottie's defense - Quickley since his return - People love lists - Mogbo & Ja'Kobe check in - DYLAN HARPER + more!! share/like/comment etc. youtu.be/HY_QfOhFhu0?...

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Scottie Barnes' elite defense + Scouting Dylan Harper

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

On Ja'Kobe Walter, who is slowly fulfilling his shooting promise, and why that might allow him a foothold with the Raptors: www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/02/26/j...

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Ja’Kobe Walter found his stroke and maybe his place on the Raptors - Raptors Republic

Ja'Kobe Walter is standing out in a crowded backcourt.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Podcast is up with timestamps! - Choosing Brandon Ingram - Gradey's szn + Rising star game - How does the offense change? - Scottie comps / are critiques allowed? - Lots of Cooper Flagg talk + much more! share/like/sub - thank you!! www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/02/15/w...

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What are the Raptors doing + Scouting Cooper Flagg

Samson Folk dives into listener questions about the Raptors and takes some time to scout Cooper Flagg as well.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Myself & Tre are BACK!! - Ingram's Introduction + extension - RJ pops off - Scottie v Bonner - Deep dive on Ja'Kobe & Mogbo - The NBA needs a 1on1 tourney - Post ASB predictions + more share/like/comment/sub, thank you! youtu.be/WMRU7ANQmA8?...

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The Raptors are ready for the future

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I watched the Brandon Ingram film, compared and contrasted the Pelicans vs. the Raptors, and I think the best years of his career are yet to come if you watch, you'll enjoy it and learn something, hopefully share/like/comment/sub, thank you youtu.be/tfEAAoMgjvg?...

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The Raptors will UNLOCK Brandon Ingram

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Myself & @justesbaraheni.bsky.social 's pod on the Brandon Ingram extension is up on YT + all podcast platforms. Happy Brandon is on the team. Enjoy the listen. Like, comment, subscribe - it helps us out, thank you! www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/02/11/b...

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BRANDON INGRAM SIGNS MEGA DEAL WITH RAPTORS - LIVE w/ Samson & Es

Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni discuss Brandon Ingram's latest deal with the Raptors.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Pod w/ Joe Wolfond & @blakemurphy.bsky.social is LIVE on all platforms w/ timestamps - Is the Ingram trade a home run? - Discussing Ingram's fit - Cross-matching across the NBA - The Raptors defensive scheme - Should the Raptors hoard picks? + much more!! www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/02/08/t...

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The Raptors Hacked Their Rebuild w/ Samson, Joe & Blake

Samson Folk is joined by Joe Wolfond & Blake Murphy to discuss the Raptors and the NBA post-deadline.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

The Raptors have the best defense in the NBA over the past 10 games Here's how they went from last, to first: www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/02/04/t...

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The reason the Raptors defense became elite

The Raptors have been the best defense in the league.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Myself & @Pullup_Tre are BACK w/ a huge week of hoops - 5 game win streak, #1 defense - Scottie POW - Gradey Rising Star - Ingram, the Raptor? - Wiggins, the Raptor? - Good, white music?? - all that + more w/ timestamps youtu.be/l8HRH4xGue4?...

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Scottie Barnes & the Raptors turned it around

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Breaking down how the Raptors get Scottie his best touches, and just how reliant they are on Gradey to beat zone defense Enjoy!! www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/01/24/r...

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Raptors Playbook: Feeding Scottie & Beating Zone

Here's how the Raptors are beating defenses.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Myself & Tre are BACK ! Super fun episode! - A top 8 defense - The Vets are Vetting - Scottie's improved playmaking - Jamal Shead's sharpshooter - More wins incoming? - Fascist beauty tips + much more ! youtu.be/CwQQ6-zxcao?...

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The Raptors Future is Taking Form

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

On Scottie's quietly excellent performance, the Raptors elite (for a night) halfcourt offense, and Gradey's career best poster: www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/01/21/s...

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Scottie Barnes outduels Banchero as Raptors dominate Magic

One of the better performances of the Raptors season.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Myself & @justesbaraheni.bsky.social talked about a whooooole bunch of stuff and timestamps are up for both video & audio tap in and enjoy! thanks! www.youtube.com/live/AafL9Wt... open.spotify.com/episode/7wAS...

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Who stays? Who goes? Checking in on the Raptors

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

On Scottie getting the Raptors started, Boucher doing everything, and I mean EVERYTHING to close out the game, and the Raptors going Curry hunting. Hell of a game. www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/01/13/b...

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Barnes starts, Boucher finishes as Raptors hunt Steph Curry for the win

Unbelievable game.

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Caitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

As always, the work we do together is free and unlocked for everyone. Make us the most popular, niche monthly show covering the Pacers Read: www.patreon.com/posts/six-wi... Watch: youtu.be/3nip3la74oA

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Six wins in a row! Why the Pacers are playing hotter than ever - w/ Caitlin & Samson

YouTube video by Caitlin Cooper

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Caitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Hey guys, I talked to @samsonfolk.bsky.social about the hottest team in the East - Pacers-Cavs deep dive!! - Nembhard's all-nba defense - Jarace's best game yet! - chess match between aggressive nail help & corner-to-dunker cuts - much more clip: "Caitlin and Samson in Paris" youtu.be/3nip3la74oA

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

went and watched/tracked all of Scottie's post fades + step backs not in that elite class yet, but really, really strong numbers for this being his first big stab at it - will thread my thoughts on it a bit

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

The Raptors struggle at a lot of things The offense, the defense, everything Myself & Tre check in on all of it, ask if it's scheme or personnel, and detail why it's happening. youtu.be/gg2zI37Ymoc?...

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The Raptors are bad at a lot of things

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Caitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

"Nembhard is the living embodiment of DeMarcus Cousins smugly repelling a struggling Karl-Anthony Towns." This is included in Basketball, She Wrote's free trial this week, enjoy @samsonfolk.bsky.social insights on the Pacers. He's among the best we have. 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/andrew...

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Andrew Nembhard fixed the Pacers | Basketball, She Wrote

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Caitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

"Andrew Nembhard is like if that bottle of snake oil actually worked for everything." For his monthly column, @samsonfolk.bsky.social writes artfully about the quiet artform of the player who quietly fixed the Pacers 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/andrew...

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Andrew Nembhard fixed the Pacers | Basketball, She Wrote

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

For @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social & Basketball She Wrote - On Andrew Nembhard's fantastical performances, where he plays off two in the mud and climbs screens. "Nembhard is like if that bottle of snake oil actually worked for everything." www.patreon.com/posts/andrew...

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Andrew Nembhard fixed the Pacers | Basketball, She Wrote

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Hello Pull Up Tre listeners/viewers! we had an audio malfunction, so today's episode will be dropping this Saturday instead. we're very sorry!

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Myself & Tre are BACK ! - Scottie, Point Forward - IQ is back, and looks great - The best IQ/Scottie partnership yet - Gradey gets easy shots - Darko sees huge things for Ja'Kobe + much, much more! like, comment, share etc. youtu.be/5t8nI0gASV4?...

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Immanuel Quickley & Scottie Barnes figured it out

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

On Immanuel Quickley's rockstar return, and how he was as perfect as Goldilocks' favorite porridge. What a night for IQ, Scottie, and Gradey www.raptorsrepublic.com/2025/01/01/i...

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Immanuel Quickley finds perfect pace in his triumphant return

Immanuel Quickley was note-perfect as he calmed the Raptors and set them back on course.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

A film breakdown on how RJ Barrett has become an elite pick n roll player for the first time in his career he's been great!! youtu.be/Ij9ZWvvR9cE?...

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RJ Barrett is a pick n’ roll maestro for the first time in his career

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

On Scottie Barnes' changing approach, on a changing team: "With Barnes’ talents he’s made a lot of difficult things look easy and he rode that to an early All-Star selection. Now, he’s doing the difficult things that look difficult for him." www.raptorsrepublic.com/2024/12/28/w...

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We don't have to worry about Scottie Barnes

Scottie Barnes is undergoing a metamorphosis.

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Caitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

"Even in a loss, the Pacers managed to provide a spark of something more last night." With Indiana getting narrowly edged out by the Thunder, @samsonfolk.bsky.social writes about finding meaning in the death of a winning streak: www.patreon.com/posts/findin...

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Finding meaning in the death of a winning streak | Basketball, She Wrote

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Myself & Tre are BACK with a Christmas mailbag episode! - Black Christmas is ON - Scottie developing like Giannis? - Potential star trades - Stopping past trades - Bruce Brown's playing time - I try Peanut Punch youtu.be/oi6R_O_lFYU?...

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Can Scottie Barnes be like Giannis, and trading for stars?

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

He's a better playmaker, a more creative player, and full stop - a better player On how RJ Barrett became very good at the NBA's most popular play: www.raptorsrepublic.com/2024/12/24/r...

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RJ Barrett is a pick n' roll maestro for the first time in his career

The Raptors most dependable play comes via RJ Barrett.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Ja'Kobe is in the spots before they become the spots uncanny ability to be in the right places

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Gradey Dick isn't a perfect driver, but he's very fun. He doesn't have it all figured out, but he's figured out more than most of his draft class. On the 2023 NBA drafts most impressive driver, Gradey: like/comment/sub, all the good stuff youtu.be/SD618jd-xI0?...

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Gradey Dick has been the best driver from his draft class

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Gradey is Dog The Bounty Hunter the rim is some poor soul who didn't pay a parking ticket he is relentless

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

been reading about barnacles for 45 minutes, I understand why Charles Darwin hated them. also found an elite Darwin quote: "I am very poorly today and very stupid and hate everybody and everything" reminds me of Miyazaki having existential crises constantly while writing

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Gradey is such a clever lil wizard on offense

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Myself & Tre are BACK!! - Scottie's return - life without Jakob - Do they trade Jakob? - Who has trade value? Who is untouchable? - Gradey check in - Beating Brooklyn?? + much much more like, comment, sub etc. 😁 youtu.be/PEa-0agdYnI?...

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Scottie Barnes Return & Will the Raptors trade Jakob?

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Gradey Dick has been, maybe, the best driver in his draft class - here's how: "Long closeouts leave the seas parted behind the defender – and Dick fancies himself as Moses sprinting into the emerging path." www.raptorsrepublic.com/2024/12/19/g...

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Gradey Dick is driving success

Gradey Dick is winning in a unique way.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I looked at all of the Raptors transactions and graded them! Jak trade, OG trade, way too early draft grades - all of it!! call me a dumbass in the comments youtu.be/da9TnJsmPcc?...

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Grading EVERY Raptors Move

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Bam you can't hang w/ Gradey it's okay he's got too much sauce, you're drowning in it

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Myself & Tre are BACK!!! - Deep dives on Ja'Kobe & Gradey - What we've learned about this team - We went paintballing - RJ Barrett survived the Knicks - The Tank Status - Will Tre's family accept me at Christmas?? like/comment/subscribe youtu.be/1tbEKQGp-Is?...

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Gradey Dick & Ja'Kobe Walter are the Raptors' guards of the future

YouTube video by Raptors Republic

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

love this defensive possession from Ja'Kobe Walter

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

first climbing post for bluesky

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Ochai Agbaji is setting career highs in everything. He's shooting 46% from 3. He's one of the NBA's most efficient halfcourt scorers. Among low-usage players, Agbaji is near the top in win shares. He's been brilliant enjoy the breakdown youtu.be/_yOxsstbgkM?...

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Ochai Agbaji has been quietly perfect for the Raptors

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

How do you outfox OG Anunoby, a DPOY candidate & a historically excellent defensive coach? You work hard to find your spots. On how RJ Barrett scored an efficient 30 with the odds stacked against him: www.raptorsrepublic.com/2024/12/10/r...

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RJ Barrett beat the Knicks scout and outran OG Anunoby

It's not easy scoring against DPOY candidates, but RJ Barrett made it work.

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

all those years where they said Mikal Bridges was a better defender than OG Anunoby

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Playing your former team is always such a great way to determine the scout on a player will be interested to see how the Knicks guard RJ Barrett tonight, considering the leap in offensive creation

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Samson Folk @samsonfolk.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Scottie sets a screen against the zone, slips behind the bottom, RJ feeds Jak so low man has to step up, Jak finds Scottie at the bottom Great job against the zone!!! Luka walks down and bangs a triple! this game, basically

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