Sharpe became one of the most sought-after prospects and a projected top-10 pick in this week’s NBA draft—without playing a minute of college basketball
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What Americans tend to get wrong about racism in Canada
Matthew Amha: NBA star Draymond Green’s ill-informed comments about Black Lives Matter in Canada have inspired a broader debate about the Black-Canadian freedom struggle
How can we do sports in isolation?
David Hollander: Nerf basketball happens to be the best version of basketball that fuels the imagination to jettison us beyond our confines. When I need to mentally elevate—literally think outside the box—I turn to Nerf.
Our Western silence is stupid
Shannon Gormley: By now we know the costs borne by Hong Kong protesters include hammer blows to the head, bullets to the shoulder and pepper spray to the face
Toronto might have a wee bit of a Kawhi Leonard problem
Yes, he led the Raptors to their first NBA title. But tracking his flight and car ride and standing outside a hotel where he may or may not be meeting? Yikes, Hogtown.
For fans, Raptors parade day brought joy, hope and still a bit of shock
The celebration was ‘a clear reminder,’ said one, ‘of what the city can be on days or years when we are not winning championships’
The real reason politicians love the Raptors
Dennis Matthews: It’s not just that the team’s on a winning streak—it’s the authenticity of a game that’s come to represent the real Canada
Kevin Durant signs with Golden State. Nothing changes.
Durant’s move feels momentous, but it doesn’t really matter—it’s merely The Decision 3.0, a reaffirmation of NBA’s recent history
Why corporate logos don’t belong on team jerseys
Editorial: The NBA will allow corporate logos on team jerseys. With luck, the trend won’t catch on.
Masai Ujiri on how basketball is becoming Canada’s game
The Toronto Raptors GM discusses the NBA All-Star Weekend and his team’s winning ways