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On all-new Free Association—Sportsnet’s weekly Raptors & NBA podcast—hosts Dave Zarum & JD Bunkis break down the latest in Raptorland, including DeMar DeRozan’s impressive play, a slumping Kyle Lowry, resurgent Terrence Ross, and returning Jonas Valanciunas.
Plus, Dave speaks to former NBA champion Samaki Walker on his experience playing with Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, and Dwyane Wade during each of their rookie years, as well as his experience playing pro basketball in Syria— the only NBA player to do so.
Here’s how this week’s show breaks down:
°The Big Question: How high should re-signing DeMar DeRozan rank on Masai Ujiri & the Raptors’ priority list? [5 min. mark]
°Terrence Ross (finally) turns the corner, but can he sustain it? And what will the return of DeMarre Carroll mean for T-Ross? [25 min. mark]
°What’s eating Kyle Lowry? Does his heavy workload explain his cooled-down play as of late? [28 min. mark]
°Is Anthony Bennett in the NBA next year? [34 min. mark]
°Samaki Walker interview: On playing in Syria, comparing stars of his generation, and, of course, the story of his draft day suit. [37 min.]
Remember to subscribe to Free Association here or on iTunes. And be sure to catch us every Tuesday at 11pm on SN590 The FAN