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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.

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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 Trade Deadline Madness

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 217: NBA Trade Deadline Madness

Today on an Emergency Episode of The Ave Podcast, we discuss the wildness of the NBA Trade Deadline Day; the shock & ripple effects of the Kevin Durant trade; the Brooklyn Nets blowing up their team (in some shame); review the Raptors moves; & dissect the Winners & Losers of the trade deadline.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 217

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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 – The 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Preview

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 207 & 208: The 2022 NBA Eastern Conference Preview

It’s the 7th Annual installment of South Shore Ave’s 2022 NBA Season Preview! So today on The Ave Podcast, I break down the Eastern Conference with SSA Family Member Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program; HC of Red Rouge AAU Program) as we discuss & rank each team in the conference. From the bottom, to the top.

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 207 & 208

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THE LOTTERY TEAMS

THE PLAYOFF TEAMS

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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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The Ave Podcast – Basketball Blowout Parts 1 & 2

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 197: Basketball Blowout Parts 1 & 2

Today on The Ave Podcast: The Good Friday Edition, I decided to blow it out with nothing but overwhelming basketball conversations. On Part 1, I’m joined by Vladimir Matevski (Owner of Real Basketball Training) as we discuss how he started the program; how he navigated his program through the Pandemic; explains his long-standing partnership with Dallas Mavericks Forward Dwight Powell; our thoughts on the Raptors playoff journey; and more. On Part 2, I’m joined by Royal City Hoops Podcast Bill Gagne and Jan-Michael Nation (Ryerson University Hall of Famer & Alumnist) as we share our selections for the NBA Awards + the All-NBA Teams; we breakdown our Darkhorse Teams of the playoffs; and also some more Raptors discussion (we live in the Greater Toronto Area, the Raptors are in the playoffs again, we have to say something). Please enjoy!

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 197

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PART I

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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 – The 2021-22 NBA Eastern Conference Preview

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 173: The 2021-22 NBA Eastern Conference Preview

Today on The Ave Podcast. we present the final installment of the 6th Annual South Shore Ave’s 2020-21 NBA Season Preview. We break down the Western Conference with SSA Family Member Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program); as we discuss & rank each team from the bottom to the top. From the Window, to the Wall.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 173

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