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Is Scottie Barnes like Kawhi? Is he still a marksman from mid-range?

I watched & tracked one of Scottie's favorite shots to figure out just how good it is, and highlight why he shoots it so often.

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Is Scottie Barnes still cooking from the mid range? - Raptors Republic
Scottie Barnes has added something, but is it next level?
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March 22, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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!

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Is Scottie still headed for Stardom? | Future Raptors to watch in March Madness
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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March 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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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!

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The Art of Tanking, Trading RJ? And Scouting VJ Edgecombe
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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March 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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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.

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Scottie Barnes' elite defense + Scouting Dylan Harper
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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February 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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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 found his stroke and maybe his place on the Raptors - Raptors Republic
Ja'Kobe Walter is standing out in a crowded backcourt.
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February 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
samsonfolk.bsky.social
heartbreaking stuff
February 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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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!!

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What are the Raptors doing + Scouting Cooper Flagg
Samson Folk dives into listener questions about the Raptors and takes some time to scout Cooper Flagg as well.
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February 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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

share/like/comment/sub, thank you!

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The Raptors are ready for the future
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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February 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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

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The Raptors will UNLOCK Brandon Ingram
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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February 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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!

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BRANDON INGRAM SIGNS MEGA DEAL WITH RAPTORS - LIVE w/ Samson & Es
Samson Folk & Esfandiar Baraheni discuss Brandon Ingram's latest deal with the Raptors.
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February 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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...
The Raptors Hacked Their Rebuild w/ Samson, Joe & Blake
Samson Folk is joined by Joe Wolfond & Blake Murphy to discuss the Raptors and the NBA post-deadline.
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February 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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 reason the Raptors defense became elite
The Raptors have been the best defense in the league.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
samsonfolk.bsky.social
it makes sense for winning minutes and games in the short term, but probably doesn't make the most sense for the future
January 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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

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Scottie Barnes & the Raptors turned it around
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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January 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Breaking down how the Raptors get Scottie his best touches, and just how reliant they are on Gradey to beat zone defense

Enjoy!!

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Raptors Playbook: Feeding Scottie & Beating Zone
Here's how the Raptors are beating defenses.
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January 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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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 !

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The Raptors Future is Taking Form
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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January 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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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...
Scottie Barnes outduels Banchero as Raptors dominate Magic
One of the better performances of the Raptors season.
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January 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
samsonfolk.bsky.social
I'm definitely feeling a bit of Saskatchewan in the weather!
January 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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!

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Who stays? Who goes? Checking in on the Raptors
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
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January 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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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.

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Barnes starts, Boucher finishes as Raptors hunt Steph Curry for the win
Unbelievable game.
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January 14, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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As always, the work we do together is free and unlocked for everyone.

Make us the most popular, niche monthly show covering the Pacers

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Six wins in a row! Why the Pacers are playing hotter than ever - w/ Caitlin & Samson
YouTube video by Caitlin Cooper
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January 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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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
samsonfolk.bsky.social
it's a very one note approach right now

But, extremely nice to see Scottie harnessing his, in my opinion, elite touch (which could be identified by his post hook/push shot proficiency in year 1) and finding something to combat defenses fav coverage against him
January 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
samsonfolk.bsky.social
ultimately, he's getting reps in on a vital counter that he will need his whole career, and it has the potential -- if he gets good enough at it -- for it to become a vessel for playmaking from the middle

it's essential he finds counters, and this looks like one
January 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
samsonfolk.bsky.social
currently, the double frequency is really low, and the most aggressive teams will get is with a dig

And that means that Scottie isn't playmaking from here very often - but, the hope is that he's laying down groundwork right now for the future
January 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM