Canada Basketball 2023 Preview with Rowan Barrett

Eric Smith and Paul Jones kick off 2023 with the General Manager of the Canadian National team Rowan Barrett to look back on how important 2022 was to the National team and why 2023 will be the biggest year yet. They also go over the 3-year commitment, why that is so important for the team, and what it means for players that won't commit. Finally, they talk about how to get the momentum behind Canada Basketball that we saw for Canada Soccer. The guys are then joined by Michael Grange to talk about a Raptors squad at a crossroads and where they go from here. Will they be buying or selling, and what other big questions are they facing? Finally, Eric and Paul close out the show with the radio voice of the Clippers Noah Eagle. How Norm Powell is fitting in and what Kawhi's presence (and sometimes lack of) means for this team are among the topics discussed. 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 affiliates.