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The Ave Podcast – 2023 Raptors Wrap Up, Lakers Destination & The NBA Playoffs

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 229: 2023 Raptors Wrap Up, Lakers Destination & The NBA Playoffs

Today on The Ave Podcast, we wrap up the 2022-23 Toronto Raptors, plain & simple. We discuss all the ebbs & flows of this season which includes the uninspiring Play-In Performance; break down Nick Nurse’s firing & what he meant to the Raptors overall; & what exactly happened to Scottie Barnes. Plus we discuss whether Toronto should retool or rebuild; & we break down our storylines of the NBA Playoffs; Dillon Brooks; if the new Lakers can make an unlikely ride to the NBA Finals; & a lot more.

* Click Here for the 2020 Edition

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 229

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The Ave Podcast – 2023 State of The Raptors Address

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 219: 2023 State of The Raptors Address

Today on The Ave Podcast, we present the 2023 State of the Raptors Address, the annual podcast episode that breaks down the Raptors current journey during this NBA season. We break down whether the Raps need to trade or keep Fred VanVleet; the future direction of the franchise and who the team should be built around; has Nick Nurse started to lose the locker room; is it still “Masai We Trust” season in the GTA; plus if we believe in Jacob Poetl; how far/close the Raps are from having their fans partying at Nathan Phillips Square again; and literally everything else Raptors. Of course, we end the podcast with our thoughts on Ja Morant. This is the Raptors conversation that you need. Please enjoy.

*Check out all the past #SOTRA episodes from 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 219

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The Ave Podcast – NBA Rundown #RyeHighRemix

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 214: NBA Rundown #RyeHighRemix

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Jan-Michael Nation (Ryerson University Hall of Famer & Alumnist) & by HC of UPLAY AAU program & Founder of Skills Refinement Group O’Neil Kamaka as we run through some of the NBA’s recent storylines. We discuss LeBron James chase of the NBA Scoring record & if it changes our perception of him; If Nikola Jokic deserves to achieve an MVP 3-Peat; & the rest of the MVP contenders. Plus we share if Phoenix needs to retool their team; why the hell is the scoring so high this season; and we discuss Fred VanVleet’s recent contract issue, and if him & the Raptors should divorce each other; plus a lot more than that. All praises due to the Rye High University Spirit (once you listen to the episode, it will make sense).

*This podcast was originally recorded on Jan 9th, 2023.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 214

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The Ave Podcast – Embiiiiiid! (Raptors/Sixers Game 3 Reactions) + KD Struggle

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 199: Embiiiiiid! (Raptors/Sixers game 3 Reactions) + KD Struggle

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by HC of UPLAY AAU program & Founder of Skills Refinement Group O’Neil Kamaka & SSA Family Member Big Brotha Curtis as we dive into our Game 3 Reactions of the Raptors-Sixers series; the Joel Embiid takeover; detail the struggles of Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet; how Embiid & Nikola Jokic are revolutionizing the Big Man resurgence; plus break down Kevin Durant’s struggles vs Boston; and Joel Embiid (I mentioned Joel Embiid, right?).

*This was originally recorded immediately after the Raptors-Sixers OT finish.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 199

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The Ave Podcast – Raptors…. We Good?

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Epsiode 198: Raptors…. We Good?

Today on The Ave Podcast, we break down Game 2 of the Raptors/Sixers First Round Playoff series; if Tyrese Maxey is going into Breakout Star mode; discuss the Raps struggles through the first two playoff games; the Embiid effect on the referees; and realistically question if the Raps have a shot to make this a series; and more.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 198

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2022 State of The Raptors Address

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 193: 2022 State of The Raptors Address

Today on The Ave Podcast, we present the 2022 State of the Raptors Address, the 6th annual podcast episode that breaks down the surprising Raptors journey during this NBA season. I invite SSA Family Members Julian aka Jules Da Commish & Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we discuss the highs and lows of the Raptors first half of the NBA Season. We break down’s Fred VanVleet’s emergence; the happy & unexpectedly super impressive Scottie Barnes rookie year; if Pascal Siakam is back; and we dissect if the Raps Front Office has done enough for the home stretch of the season. Plus Nurse vs. Casey; some Raptors history deep diving (including which former Raps are dead to us); and everything else from the We The North squad. Buckle up, you’re about to get all the Raps talk you never knew you needed.

*For past SOTR episodes, check out last year’s, 2020, 2019, 2018 & 2017.

**This episode was originally recorded on March 10, 2022, right before the Raptors started their 3-game winning streak. Of course.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 193

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The Ave Podcast – 2021 State of The Raptors Address

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 152: 2021 State of The Raptors Address

Today on The Ave Podcast, we the 2021 State of the Raptors Address, an annual podcast episode that we do which breaks down the Raptors journey during this historically awkward NBA season. I invite SSA Family Members Julian aka Jules Da Commish & Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we discuss the first half of the NBA Season; we pour out a lil’ liquor for Norman Powell; if Pascal Siakam has reached his ceiling; what will happen with Masai Ujiri this offseason; and our expectations for the Raptors post-Lowry. Plus we discuss the Free Agency options for this summer; if Toronto should entertain bringing back DeMar DeRozan (I’ll let you decide which type of emotion you want to deploy while clutching your chest); whether or not they should rent an apartment in #TankCity; plus all things Raptors. Even if they’re thousands of miles away, they’re still the home team. So please enjoy…..

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 152

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The Ave Podcast – The 2020 NBA Offseason Review

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 135: The 2020 NBA Offseason Review

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we break down the crazy NBA Off-season. We discuss Gordon Hayward’s surprising contract; How Milwaukee f’d up the Bogdan Bogdanovic deal; Chris Paul becoming a Sun & OKC’s new direction; If Los Angeles (as well as the rest of the NBA) will be owned by the Lakers for the foreseeable future; We celebrate Fred VanVleet’s new contract; and whether or not player movement is helping or hurting the league; and more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 135

2020 NBA Free Agency: Ranking the top 30 players potentially on market | RSN

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The Ave Podcast – Raptors Rap-Up, A Seasonal Breakdown

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 129: Raptors Rap-Up, A Seasonal Breakdown

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by my SSA Family Members, Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball program) & Julian aka Jules Da Commish, as we discuss the 2019-20 Toronto Raptors season. We discuss all the highs and lows of the Raptors’ defence of their NBA Title, the growth of Pascal Siakam & Fred VanVleet, Kyle Lowry’s brilliance, and Serge Ibaka’s impact on and off the floor. We also share thoughts on our favourite games and moments of the season, the direction of their off-season, and of course, we discuss Game 7 of the Raps-Celtics series, plus a ton more. Please enjoy….

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 129

Toronto Raptors Will Decide Wednesday Whether To Boycott Playoff Game Over Jacob Blake Shooting

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The Ave Podcast – Raptors-Celtics Game 2

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 126: Raptors – Celtics Game 2

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by SSA Family Member Big Brotha Curtis as we break down Game 2 of the Raptors – Celtics Eastern Conference Semifinals. We discuss Pascal Siakam’s struggles, if Boston have become the Raptors Kryptonite, how the playoff schedule in the Bubble can have an adverse effect on veteran teams, and more.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 125

Boston Celtics v Toronto Raptors - Game Two

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