Matt Shantz
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Matt Shantz
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Raptors fan, basketball lover, tea drinker, cyclist. Former writer for Hoops Habit & Raptors Republic. I apologize in advance for my puns.
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How many bow ties do you think Ernie Johnson owns?
As we should. And he'll always be a Raptor in my books.
I love watching Pascal Siakam play basketball. He's such a joy.
To put that in perspective, 1,800 KMs is the distance between Winnipeg and Denver.
Last year, I was able to keep my bike on the road until November 15th. In total, the 2024 season ended with 1,601 KMs.

I'm already at 1,596 KMs. Assuming health and decent fall weather, outside chance I can reach 1,800 KMs.
Also, while I was on my walking pad a coworker brought me a donut. So today is pretty good for a random Thursday in October.
I know there is a lot happening right now, and this likely only matters to me, but I got my new standing desk at work yesterday and am currently on my walking pad due to a slower meeting day. I'm very content.
Incredible story. What a ride!

I want a split screen of his parents at all times.
Trey Yesavage is starting game one of the World Series. What a year for him and his family!
There is a better than 0% chance that Jim Trusty was inspired to pick this name after watching Better Call Saul.
Terry Rozier's lawyer's name is "Jim Trusty" omfg you cannot make this up
I know I don't have any snacks in my desk drawer...(checks drawer anyway)...damn.
I'm guessing this wasn't a unanimous decision by the front office. Probably a Split(ter) decision from the front office.
Portland Trail Blazers assistant Tiago Splitter will assume head coaching position in the interim in place of Chauncey Billups, sources tell ESPN. Nate Bjorken was strongly considered by Portland as well but Bjorken decided it was best for franchise to maintain his current role.
I have not read this document, but I am almost certain that Flappy snitched at some point.
Chauncey Billups' co-defendants include: Big Bruce, Pookie, Sugar, Albanian Bruce, Spook, The Wrestler, Flappy, and Spanish G.

I'm 100% serious
I'm very curious what the Raptors will look like when they play a competent team that actually wants to try.
Re-watching some of last night's Raptors/Hawks game, and while Atlanta was TERRIBLE, one positive was Jalen Johnson's passing. He made at least 5 high-level passes. He was the only Hawk that matched the Raptors effort.
It's 6:25am in Portland. So we're about to witness Blazers fans learning about the Billups news in real-time.
So no more durags for the Blazers. In fact, no more headwear just to be safe.
Oh boy, the Blazers assistant most qualified to take over coaching duties is Nate Bjorkgren. Rooting for Tiago Splitter or Pooh Jeter though.
Very fun start to the year.
Fun fact: the Raptors (at least for tonight) are one of those teams!
Seems like the NBA teams that can score 135+ in regulation are giving themselves a real chance to win
Hawks are down 22, with less than a minute left, and still have NAW in the game. Trying to let him find his groove after a rough debut.
Ingram and Barrett have each had some TOUGH rebounds tonight.
Kawhi apparently isn't the only Clipper who negotiates a no-show clause in their contracts.
scuze me WHAT now?????