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Matt Shantz

@shantz.bsky.social

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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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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 4h

How many bow ties do you think Ernie Johnson owns?

Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 4h

As we should. And he'll always be a Raptor in my books.

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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 4h

I love watching Pascal Siakam play basketball. He's such a joy.

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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 5h

To put that in perspective, 1,800 KMs is the distance between Winnipeg and Denver.

Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 5h

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.

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Spike Friedman @spikefriedman.bsky.social · 10h

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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 10h

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.

Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 10h

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.

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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 11h

Incredible story. What a ride!

I want a split screen of his parents at all times.

Andy @rallycap.bsky.social · 11h

Trey Yesavage is starting game one of the World Series. What a year for him and his family!

Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 11h

There is a better than 0% chance that Jim Trusty was inspired to pick this name after watching Better Call Saul.

Eric @nemchocke.bsky.social · 12h

Terry Rozier's lawyer's name is "Jim Trusty" omfg you cannot make this up

Statement from Jim Trusty on Terry Rozier's arrest (from Yahoo Sports)

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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 11h

I know I don't have any snacks in my desk drawer...(checks drawer anyway)...damn.

Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 11h

I'm guessing this wasn't a unanimous decision by the front office. Probably a Split(ter) decision from the front office.

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · 11h

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.

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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 11h

I have not read this document, but I am almost certain that Flappy snitched at some point.

Jorge A. Caballero, MD @datadrivenmd.social · 12h

Chauncey Billups' co-defendants include: Big Bruce, Pookie, Sugar, Albanian Bruce, Spook, The Wrestler, Flappy, and Spanish G.

I'm 100% serious

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 12h

READ the NBA gambling indictment here: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 13h

I'm very curious what the Raptors will look like when they play a competent team that actually wants to try.

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simpsonsnba.bsky.social @simpsonsnba.bsky.social · 13h

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Matt Shantz @shantz.bsky.social · 14h

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.