Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back this week as they continue to celebrate the Raptors' 30th season. This week they are joined by seven-year NBA veteran and former Toronto Raptor, Aaron Gray! The guys look back on the start of Aaron's career playing in the Big East at Pitt and how that set the tone for what was to come. He shares his experience being drafted by the Bulls, along with the role Ben Wallace played in his early career. Later, the trio dive into Aaron's time in Toronto including his initial introduction to the city, how the team was constructed, why they could never seem to get over the hump, what happened on the day he was traded, and how he felt seeing the Raptors lift the title in 2024. Finally, the guys close out the episode talking about Aaron's heart condition that cut short his NBA career and what life has been like after basketball.

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back! This week they are joined by former Raptors General Manager and current senior advisor to the Grizzlies & Canada basketball Glen Grunwald! The guys go over Glen's start to his basketball career, from playing under Bob Knight at Indiana to being drafted by Red Auerbach and the Celtics. The guys then go into how Glen get into NBA front offices, and what it was like being at the head of the Raptors during that time. What does he remember most of that period? The guys close out the episode by going over the way basketball in Canada has grown, and where it can still go. What role did Glen and the Raptors play in that?

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Eric Smith & Paul Jones are joined by former Raptor Point Guard, and current Raptors Scout Ben Uzoh! The guys go over his journey to the NBA from Houston to the University of Tulsa. How & why did he pick Tulsa? What was it like being undrafted? How did he end up in Toronto and what were his first feelings when he found out? How did he transition into scouting? What is his current role with the Raptors and what influence did Masai Ujiri have on him? The guys then go over Ben's final game in the NBA and the Raptors first triple double in 11 years. When was he aware of how close he was? And why was that his last game in the NBA? Eric & Paul then share there thoughts on Ben and that time in Raptors history.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.