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Today on The Ave Podcast, we discuss the struggles of Giannis Antetokounmpo & Ben Simmons at the free throw line, and how it represents a larger limitation of Milwaukee & Philadelphia’s championship window.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by Anthony Batchelor (All-time Scoring leader in OCAA Basketball History) & DJ Chris Nice as dispute the validity of Nikola Jokic's MVP Award; if Joel Embiid is crazy to play through this latest injury; we also inquire if the Phoenix Suns are taking on more bandwagoners; if Utah Jazz are unfairly underrated; plus more.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by SSA Family Members Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) & Big Brotha Curtis as we share our excitement on the Bucks/Nets series; Dive into the Celtics restructuring program; What in the actual hell is wrong with Portland; Pour our a little liquor for the Knicks; If the Lakers will ever win again in this LBJ/AD era; and a LOT more. Please enjoy…

Today on The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by O’Neil Kamaka (Asst. HC of Oakwood Collegiate & Co-Founder of Skills Refinement Group) as we discuss the beginning of the first round of the '21 NBA Playoffs. We discuss Suns/Lakers; Bucks being stronger than we think; Memphis being on their Grizzly; Luka laying the smackdown; & Kwame Thanos'n Brown. Not necessarily in that order. Plus more.  

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Bill Gagne of the Royal City Hoops Podcast, and Anthony Batchelor (All-time Scoring leader in OCAA Basketball History) as we our discuss our thoughts on this year’s NBA’s Play-In Tournament. We discuss all the match-up scenarios: if the Lakers are still the favourites in the West to make the NBA Finals if they’re a Play-In participant; how scary can Steph Curry be next week; if everyone in the East is afraid of the Heat; we argue whether the Phoenix Suns are legitimate title contenders; and I add a Director’s Cut commentary during the end of the podcast (there’s reasons); + more.

Today on The Ave Podcast, I'm joined by I’m joined by O’Neil Kamaka (Asst. HC of Oakwood Collegiate & Co-Founder of Skills Refinement Group) as we discuss this flamethrowing edition of Steph Curry; if Brooklyn is still the overwhelming favorite to win it all; select our 3rd Quarter's 1st & 2nd All-NBA spots; plus we discuss the difficulties of coaching & training during a Pandemic in Toronto, and a lot more. 

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by DJ/Producer DJ Keo & SSA Family Member Shawn Adonis as we share our reactions of the Derrick Chauvin guilty verdict; discuss where we direct our energies as a community going forward Post-trial; break down the Redman & Method Man Verzuz; share our memories of DMX & Black Rob, and a lot more. To donate to the St Vincent & the Grenadines La Soufrière Eruption GoFundMe co-created by the family of Shawn Adonis, please click here.

Today on The Ave Podcast, we the 2021 State of the Raptors Address, an annual podcast episode that we do which breaks down the Raptors journey during this historically awkward NBA season. I invite SSA Family Members Julian aka Jules Da Commish & Randall Walter (HC of Excel Hoop’s Prep Basketball Program) as we discuss the first half of the NBA Season; we pour out a lil’ liquor for Norman Powell; if Pascal Siakam has reached his ceiling; what will happen with Masai Ujiri this offseason; and our expectations for the Raptors post-Lowry. Plus we discuss the Free Agency options for this summer; if Toronto should entertain bringing back DeMar DeRozan (I’ll let you decide which type of emotion you want to deploy while clutching your chest); whether or not they should rent an apartment in #TankCity; plus all things Raptors. Even if they’re thousands of miles away, they’re still the home team. So please enjoy…..

Today on The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by Producer/Reporter Andrew Mambo from NPR (National Public Radio) & DJ/Producer DJ Keo as we break down the critically acclaimed movie Judas and The Black Messiah. We discuss Lakeith Stansfield & Daniel Kaluuya’s (“Leading”) Oscar-worthy performances; the charismatic influence of Fred Hampton; how William O’Neil had us reevaluating his conflictions; share our most powerful moments of the movie; and a lot more.

On the latest episode of The Ave Podcast, I’m joined by my SSA Family Member, Kevin W, as we share our thoughts on the State of Minnesota announcing their $27 Million dollar settlement with the family of George Floyd. Plus, since when is George Floyd a rapper?  Confused by that last sentence? Press play & we’ll explain….