Brian Boake

Brian Boake

Joined: Apr 24, 2012

I've been a lover of hoops since playing centre in high school, and I'm also an inveterate reader. It's my hope that those of you who visit this site will be rewarded with prose that reflects my knowledge of basketball at the floor level, garnished with wit and literary references. Our family has been Day 1 Raps season-ticket holders and passionate fans. However, those players or "suits" who deserve a scolding will get one, right here. Please visit often, and share your thoughts when you do.

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 17: Toronto Raptors Head Basketball Coach Nick Nurse reacts to a call during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on March 17, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Toronto 110-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Time to step on the gas to reach top spot

Toronto Rpators - Pascal Siakam (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors should avoid hero ball at end of games

Toronto Raptors - Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Do the Toronto Raptors still have a shot to keep Kawhi Leonard?

Toronto Raptors - Fred VanVleet (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Upcoming schedule offers some relief

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 05: Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors shoots against Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz in the first half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 5, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: 3 keys to W over out-of-tune Jazz

Toronto Raptors - Nick Nurse (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Theory & Practice from our coaches

Toronto Raptors - Fred VanVleet (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Need for shooting moves from Stable to Critical list

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 8: Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball as Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on April 8, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: 3 keys to W over floundering Magic

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 25: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball as Delon Wright #55 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 25, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: 3 keys to W over red-hot Miami

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 10: Jordan Loyd #8 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets during the pre-season NBA game at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Jordan Loyd looks ready to “graduate” from G League

Toronto Raptors - Kawhi Leonard (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: 3 takeaways from well-deserved W over Cavaliers

(Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Kawhi Leonard’s departure far from certain

MONTREAL, QC - OCTOBER 10: Jordan Loyd #8 of the Toronto Raptors prepares to play the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the pre-season NBA game at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2018 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Does quest for more shooting have internal solution?

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 16: Danny Green #14 of the Toronto Raptors jocks for a position during the game against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggetss on December 16, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Is Danny Green affordable next season?

TORONTO, CANADA - DECEMBER 3: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors on December 3, 2018 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Ron Turenne/NBAE via Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: bounceback needed using 3 keys to W over Denver Nuggets

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 2: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball as Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the second half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on February 2, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Without JV, 3 keys to beating Blazers are different