Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert host. Canada Basketball Head Coach Jordi Fernandez (12:02) talks about accepting the position to lead the country’s basketball program, the excitement of working players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and his conversations with the Raptors when he interviewed with the organization. The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi discusses the NBA hot stove and if the Raptors should be in the mix for Portland’s Damian Lillard (28:10). Toronto Maple Leafs’ forward Mitch Marner joins the show and talks about the importance of giving back through his Marner Assist Foundation, the honour of being named a Selke trophy finalist, and the new additions to team signed by GM Brad Treliving (49:48). Former Jays starter Ricky Romero looks ahead to the unofficial second half of the baseball season and shares his expectations for Alek Manoah going forward in 2023 (1:14:54).
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