Smith & Jones

By: Sportsnet
  • Summary

  • Eric Smith and Paul Jones discuss the biggest stories across the NBA and the Raptors.
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Episodes
  • Tom Sterner on Basketball Analytics, Coaching in Toronto & "TV Tom"
    Mar 13 2025

    Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back with former Toronto Raptors assistant Tom Sterner! The guys get into how Tom broke into the NBA with analytics on the Orlando Magic, how the analytics have changed since then, working with Dwane Casey on the Dallas Mavericks before ultimately joining him with the Raptors. What was the first thing he noticed in Toronto? How did he adjust living and working in a different country? Finally, the guys get into his "TV Tom" personality and iconic half time interviews he would have.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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    48 mins
  • John Lucas III on His Family's Legacy, Playing in Toronto & Coaching
    Mar 7 2025

    Eric Smith and Paul Jones are back with another former Raptor to celebrate the Raptors 30th anniversary season! This week, John Lucas III joins the guys to chat about his father's legacy of playing and coaching in the NBA as well as the tennis court, and how he passed that love onto his son. John talks about his journey in basketball and what led him to a tumultuous situation at Baylor, eventually leading him to the Final Four with Oklahoma State Cowboys. The guys discuss John's NBA career, his start with Dwane Casey and the Timberwolves, and how that led him back to Toronto later in his career. John also shares some of his memories of playing in Toronto and why he loves the city so much. Finally the guys talk about what John is up to now in his coaching career and what he hopes to achieve as he moves forward.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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    49 mins
  • Darrick Martin on Going to UCLA, Playing in Toronto, & Talking Trash to Michael Jordan
    Feb 28 2025

    Eric Smith & Paul Jones are back after a week off and they are joined by former Raptors and 13 year NBA vet Darrick Martin! The guys go over his career in basketball from starting on the hardcourts in NYC, to going to UCLA. What was it like adjusting on the other side of the country as an under sized guard? The guys then go over his NBA career, how did he end up on a court with Michael Jordan and talking trash to him? What did he make of Toronto when he first go here? And why couldn't he wear his favorite number? Guys close out the episode getting Darrick's thoughts on the modern NBA and how it has changed from when he played.

    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

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    50 mins

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