Doc Naismith
@docnaismith.bsky.social
Amateur pundit with a penchant for perms—never fight a man with one! Hailing from the same hometown as my moniker, though we never met. Former Raptors Republic partner. My opinions? More unpredictable and chaotic than the Dallas Mavericks front office. 🇨🇦🇩🇪
Scottie backing down in the post and cashing that sweet little bank shot… that’s grown‑man basketball right there.
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Scottie backing down in the post and cashing that sweet little bank shot… that’s grown‑man basketball right there.
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independent, I talk smack
five bucks for a lot of good times
independent, I talk smack
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
not a substack
five bucks for a lot of good times
independent, I talk smack
five bucks for a lot of good times
independent, I talk smack
The more I learn about Dylan Cease, the more I love this guy. The Jays don’t just load up on talent, they load up on character — and this dude is perfectly quirky. Beekeeper, honey sommelier, ace pitcher… absolutely a Blue Jays‑type human.
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Ace starter/beekeeper: This is Cease's sweetest hobby
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November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The more I learn about Dylan Cease, the more I love this guy. The Jays don’t just load up on talent, they load up on character — and this dude is perfectly quirky. Beekeeper, honey sommelier, ace pitcher… absolutely a Blue Jays‑type human.
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Depending on how this season plays out, we can’t just talk about Bobby — Masai is still a huge part of how we got here. Even if letting him go was mainly a financial decision, his imprint on this Raptors team is massive, and this might be one of the peak rosters he helped shape.
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Depending on how this season plays out, we can’t just talk about Bobby — Masai is still a huge part of how we got here. Even if letting him go was mainly a financial decision, his imprint on this Raptors team is massive, and this might be one of the peak rosters he helped shape.
A powerful leader using the word “retarded” to attack someone who has a special‑needs child is beyond disgusting. If you run a country, that kind of rhetoric is inexcusable. History will remember exactly who chose cruelty over basic decency.
As a parent of a special needs child, fuck you Trump! 🖕🏻
As a parent of a special needs child, fuck you Trump! 🖕🏻
November 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A powerful leader using the word “retarded” to attack someone who has a special‑needs child is beyond disgusting. If you run a country, that kind of rhetoric is inexcusable. History will remember exactly who chose cruelty over basic decency.
As a parent of a special needs child, fuck you Trump! 🖕🏻
As a parent of a special needs child, fuck you Trump! 🖕🏻
Why is it so hard for Canada to find leaders who are serious, honest, and actually focused on people? Feels like we’re stuck choosing between different versions of the same circus. Carney & Poilievre are a joke. Carney, how about making cost of living a priority for a change? 🖕🏻 #cdnpoli
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Why is it so hard for Canada to find leaders who are serious, honest, and actually focused on people? Feels like we’re stuck choosing between different versions of the same circus. Carney & Poilievre are a joke. Carney, how about making cost of living a priority for a change? 🖕🏻 #cdnpoli
The Lions are bringing the entertainment today—and it’s not the football. Jack White and Eminem is a wildly unlikely combo, but incredible. Detroit representing.
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Lions are bringing the entertainment today—and it’s not the football. Jack White and Eminem is a wildly unlikely combo, but incredible. Detroit representing.
Rapcast with @samsonfolk.bsky.social & @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social: deep dive on how this “mish mash” Raptors roster has become the No. 2 halfcourt offense, Darko’s late‑game problem solving, Barnes bullying Mathurin, and Ingram calmly walking it up to drill the iso game‑winner over Siakam.
The Raptors are better than everyone thought w/ Caitlin Cooper & Samson
The Raptors are better than everyone thought w/ Caitlin Cooper & Samson
Samson Folk is joined by Caitlin Cooper to deep dive on the Raptors beating expectations.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Rapcast with @samsonfolk.bsky.social & @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social: deep dive on how this “mish mash” Raptors roster has become the No. 2 halfcourt offense, Darko’s late‑game problem solving, Barnes bullying Mathurin, and Ingram calmly walking it up to drill the iso game‑winner over Siakam.
New Jays ace Dylan Cease is fun as hell: sixth‑round pick turned Cy runner‑up, big anime/film guy, low‑key weirdo with elite shoe game, and an invisible fastball that hitters basically never square up. Gonna be a blast watching him here. Can’t wait!
November 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
New Jays ace Dylan Cease is fun as hell: sixth‑round pick turned Cy runner‑up, big anime/film guy, low‑key weirdo with elite shoe game, and an invisible fastball that hitters basically never square up. Gonna be a blast watching him here. Can’t wait!
And just wait till Brady Tkachuk returns this week. Wawawiewa!!!!!!
The Ottawa Senators are the best team in Canada.
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
And just wait till Brady Tkachuk returns this week. Wawawiewa!!!!!!
At what point do we start admitting Ingram’s value to this team is getting Kawhi‑like? He’s that important to how they function. He’s been amazing and I’ve never seen him happier playing basketball.
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
At what point do we start admitting Ingram’s value to this team is getting Kawhi‑like? He’s that important to how they function. He’s been amazing and I’ve never seen him happier playing basketball.
Speaking of clutch blocks. Scott doing his best impression.
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Speaking of clutch blocks. Scott doing his best impression.
Pretty clutch block by Ingram.
November 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Pretty clutch block by Ingram.
Ingram doing art!
November 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Ingram doing art!
I can’t hate a team that runs out Siakam, Nembhard, and Mathurin. There are way worse teams to hate than the Pacers.
November 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I can’t hate a team that runs out Siakam, Nembhard, and Mathurin. There are way worse teams to hate than the Pacers.
Dylan Cease is such a perfect add for the Jays—huge strikeout stuff, innings, and he slots right into the heart of the rotation. Bieber, Gausman, Cease, Yesavage, Berríos… that’s a serious five. Hurry up March!!!!!
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Report: Jays land Cease on 7-year, $210M deal
The Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Dylan Cease agreed to a seven-year, $210-million contract, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.Cease was one of the best starting pitchers available in free a...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Dylan Cease is such a perfect add for the Jays—huge strikeout stuff, innings, and he slots right into the heart of the rotation. Bieber, Gausman, Cease, Yesavage, Berríos… that’s a serious five. Hurry up March!!!!!
thescore.com/mlb/news/341...
thescore.com/mlb/news/341...
Zulfi’s got a great one today on the Raptors “speed paradox” — still running in transition, but way smarter about when to slow it down. Ingram + Darko have turned last year’s chaotic pace into a top‑tier halfcourt offence. Good stuff!!!!
While teams across the NBA have tried to get better at playing fast, the Raptors have done the opposite.
On how the Raptors have found value in slowing down, the same way I did many years ago. For @raptorsrepublic.bsky.social ⤵️
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On how the Raptors have found value in slowing down, the same way I did many years ago. For @raptorsrepublic.bsky.social ⤵️
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Raptors finding value in slowing down, navigating speed paradox - Raptors Republic
Going fast is fun but it comes with risks. A lesson the Raptors have already learned.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Zulfi’s got a great one today on the Raptors “speed paradox” — still running in transition, but way smarter about when to slow it down. Ingram + Darko have turned last year’s chaotic pace into a top‑tier halfcourt offence. Good stuff!!!!
Sleepy Joe Biden, eh? 😐
the Doug Mills video embedded in the NYT Trump aging story is pretty amazing
November 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Sleepy Joe Biden, eh? 😐
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Brandon Ingram Professional bucket getter
I break down all the different ways BI torched the Cavs defense and got the Raptors the win by pouring in 37 points
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November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Cavs are now 12-7 on the season. 3 of those losses are to the Raptors.
November 25, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Cavs are now 12-7 on the season. 3 of those losses are to the Raptors.
Raptors basketball is really fuckin’ good right now. I don’t want it to end.
November 25, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Raptors basketball is really fuckin’ good right now. I don’t want it to end.
Barnes loves himself a no-look dime.
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Barnes loves himself a no-look dime.
Flagrant foul on Bryant. There was definitely some intent to hurt CMB.
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Flagrant foul on Bryant. There was definitely some intent to hurt CMB.
Oh my Ochai!!! Droppin’ the hammer!!
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oh my Ochai!!! Droppin’ the hammer!!
Kelly’s got a good one this morning: Raptors as the SEC powerhouse smacking Washington like a cupcake on the schedule. 12–5, top‑5 offense, top‑10 defense, Ingram looks like he’s been here since 2019, and there’s still room to upgrade the back end. This looks like a legit second‑round team. 🤞
November 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Kelly’s got a good one this morning: Raptors as the SEC powerhouse smacking Washington like a cupcake on the schedule. 12–5, top‑5 offense, top‑10 defense, Ingram looks like he’s been here since 2019, and there’s still room to upgrade the back end. This looks like a legit second‑round team. 🤞