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Kawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench Depth

Learning Basketball··19 September 2026·1h 4m

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Ep. 153 Learning Basketball with Es Baraheni @JustEsBaraheni @SwishTheoryKawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench DepthTimeline:00:00 — Raptors’ defensive identity and Kawhi’s fit02:16 — Show introduction and guest welcome02:47 — Kawhi’s return to Toronto and the fan reaction12:14 — Trade details, roster construction, and Kawhi’s on-court fit25:04 — Scottie Barnes’ development and Darko Rajaković’s belief in him32:32 — Allen Graves’ role, shooting, and defensive upside38:56 — Guard rotation: Immanuel Quickley and Jamal Shead42:52 — Remaining roster needs: center, creation, and the Sabonis discussion48:24 — League-wide trends in size, skill, rebounding, and how teams counter Wembanyama62:56 — Closing thoughts