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Mar 2022
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Rookie of the Year Race + Raptors Rise

THE ATHLETIC
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Sam Amick and Fred Katz are joined by the Athletic's Eric Koreen to discuss the season the Raptors have had back in Toronto, the fascinating rookie of the year race, and then hot topics around the league.

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