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How the Raptors built an Elite & Unique defense w/ Caitlin Cooper

Pull Up Tre··1 September 2026·1h 43m

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Samson Folk & Caitlin Cooper breakdown the Raptors unique approach to defending + talk about the team at large afterwards. Find Caitlin's patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/basketballshewrote 0:00 - Intros 1:15 - Summarizing the Raptors defense 2:17 - Why are the Raptors interesting? 7:07 - Film breakdown on stabs 13:30 - Film breakdown on strong side help 18:35 - Film breakdown on attacking the spin 27:50 - Film breakdown on low hand contests 33:25 - Film Breakdown on swipes 35:55 - The Raptors are unique 39:20 - Scottie Barnes’ defensive leap 43:18 - The Raptors teambuilding 46:30 - How does Jamal Shead win all his minutes? 55:04 - Joe Wolfond anecdotes 56:03 - The Raptors transition offense 1:09:15 - The Raptors halfcourt offense 1:19:16 - Can Scottie carry over his playoff performance? 1:28:05 - The Cavs disappointed us 1:30:30 - What are the Clippers building? 1:31:55 - Caitlin’s imposter syndrome 1:34:30 - Caitlin thinks the Raptors are contenders 1:38:55 - Caitlin puts on the Samson cap Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.