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

March 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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?...

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

March 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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?...

Scottie Barnes' elite defense + Scouting Dylan Harper

March 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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?...

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

February 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

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

What are the Raptors doing + Scouting Cooper Flagg

February 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

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

The Raptors are ready for the future

February 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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

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youtu.be/WMRU7ANQmA8?...

The Raptors will UNLOCK Brandon Ingram

February 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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?...

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

February 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

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

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

February 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

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

The reason the Raptors defense became elite

February 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

The Raptors have been the best defense in the league.

Scottie Barnes & the Raptors turned it around

February 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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?...

Raptors Playbook: Feeding Scottie & Beating Zone

January 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

Here's how the Raptors are beating defenses.

The Raptors Future is Taking Form

January 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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?...

Scottie Barnes outduels Banchero as Raptors dominate Magic

January 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

One of the better performances of the Raptors season.

Who stays? Who goes? Checking in on the Raptors

January 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

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

www.youtube.com

January 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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...

Unbelievable game.

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

January 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM

Reposted by Samson Folk

Caitlin Cooper

@caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social

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

YouTube video by Caitlin Cooper

The Raptors are bad at a lot of things

January 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Reposted by Samson Folk

Caitlin Cooper

@caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social

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

January 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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

January 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Samson Folk

@samsonfolk.bsky.social

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?...