Open Gym

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In this week’s episode of Open Gym, Toronto Raptors players and coaches illustrate the need and use of optional practices in today’s NBA, with the focus being to hone their skills and stay ready for when their name is called. Thaddeus Young addresses the group before the bench players battle it out on the court. Whether a seasoned veteran or a rookie, each player that attends an optional practice is there for one thing - to get better.

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Open Gym Pres. By Bell S11E07 | No Days Off

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In this week’s episode of Open Gym, the crew follows a day in the life of Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. From getting to the gym hours before practice, to the countless shots, and treatment after practice, Siakam details his routine and work as he pushes towards his second All-Star selection. A discussion about granola and Christian Koloko’s FIFA skills also ensues.

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Open Gym Pres. By Bell S11E06 | Commitment

In this week’s episode of Open Gym, Ron Harper Jr. and Jeff Dowtin Jr. sit down together and open up about their basketball lives. Each with their own journey to get to the Toronto Raptors organization, Harper Jr. and Dowtin Jr. reminisce about how they met in Las Vegas, describe what it’s like being on a 2-way contract, and detail the work involved in trying to break into the league.

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Open Gym Pres. By Bell S11E05 | Jeff & Ron

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In this week’s episode of Open Gym, 2022 Toronto Raptors draft pick, Christian Koloko details his journey from Douala, Cameroon to the NBA. First spotted at Basketball Without Borders, various team scouts discuss what they saw in Koloko and why he is poised to become a great player in the league. Getting drafted, his first trip to Toronto, finding a home, and making an impact on the floor for the team, highlight Koloko’s professional career so far.

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Open Gym Pres. By Bell S11E04 | C-Lo

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In this week's episode of Open Gym, The Nick Nurse Foundation hosts “An Evening of Music” to help support young people in underrepresented communities. Entering his 7th NBA season, Pascal Siakam reflects on his rookie year as he prepares to head to Scotiabank Arena for Opening Night. The team then heads out on the road for a tough back-to-back vs the Brooklyn Nets and Miami Heat, where they will face their first test of the season.

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Open Gym Pres. By Bell S11E02 | Debut

The Toronto Raptors begin their 2022-23 season journey as they head to Victoria, British Columbia for Training Camp. A familiar roster and a chance to see live Raptors basketball brings the fans out in droves as the team makes preseason stops in Edmonton and Montreal. Raptors Forward and part-time roving reporter Precious Achiuwa tests lemonade in Victoria and then covers Chris Boucher’s first event for his very own SlimmDuck Foundation in his hometown of Montreal.

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Open Gym Pres. By Bell S11E01 | Mile Zero

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As we gear up for the 2022/2023 Season, Open Gym takes you inside the Raptors camp at Las Vegas Summer League. In this episode we get to know all the fresh faces as well as reacquaint ourselves with some familiar ones as the team looks to build on the foundation laid last Season.

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Open Gym Pres. By Bell | Summer League Special

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse and Lead Assistant Adrian Griffin attend their Doctoral Commencement Ceremony at Concordia University Chicago. With families and friends by their side, they celebrate their accomplishment after six long years of hard work.