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The Ave Podcast – The 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Preview, Part 1 #LotterySquads

The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 241: The 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Preview, Part 1 #LotterySquads

Welcome to the 8th installment of South Shore Ave’s NBA Season Preview! So today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Randall Walter (HC of Red Rush Ontario AAU Program & Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we break down Part One of the NBA Eastern Conference aka the Lottery Teams. As we do every year, we ranked each team in the East from the Outhouse to the Penthouse (but in this case, to the middle floor).

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 241

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The Ave Podcast – The NBA Offseason Reviews

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 233: The NBA Offseason Reviews

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by the All-time Scoring leader in OCAA Basketball History Anthony Batchelor & SSA Family Member Julian aka Jules Da Commish as we discuss the latest updates of the Damian Lillard trade demands; the seemingly strong influence James Harden has on the Sixers & the market; our initial thoughts on Victor Wembenyama; if Charlotte Hornets drafted the “right” player; as well as the Winners & Losers of the NBA Offseason; plus a lot more. Please enjoy….

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 233

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The Ave Podcast – Denver Flowers, Zion Have Mercy, & The NBA Offseason Predictions

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee. Episode 231: Denver Flowers, Zion Have Mercy, & The NBA Offseason Predictions

Today on The Ave Podcast, we provide the Denver Nuggets their flowers, the revelation of Jamal Murray, & Nikola Jokic’s historic run; plus we discuss Zion Williamson’s week from Public Relations Hell; and we also share out our predictions for the NBA Offseason (including the aroma or a Raptors rebuild); & much, much more.

*This podcast was recorded before yesterday’s blockbuster Bradley Beal Trade to Phoenix.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 231

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Ave Podcast with Cal Cee // Episode 198

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