Jayzer Flores

Jayzer Flores

Joined: Apr 17, 2017

I am excited to merge two of my biggest passions: basketball and writing . I fell in love with basketball at the age of 7. My favourite team is the Raptors but my favourite player is LeBron. I know... When I'm not playing, talking or watching hoops you can find me reading a book, watching Suits or listening to Jazz. You can contact me via e-mail: jayzer.flores@mail.utoronto.ca

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 27: Kyle Lowry

Which Raptors Should You Grab on Your Fantasy Team? (Early-Rounders)

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 26 - Masai Ujiri, president and general manager of the Toronto Raptors, poses for the camera during the team's media day at the Biosteel Centre, Toronto. September 26, 2016. (Bernard Weil/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Was Masai Ujiri right not to pull trigger on Kyrie Irving deal?

TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 7: Dwane Casey of the Toronto Raptors looks on before Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 NBA Playoffs on May 7, 2017 at the Air Canada Centre 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 2017 NBAE (Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)

A Case for a Casey-less Culture Reset on the Raptors

OTTAWA, ON - JULY 02: Masai Ujiri delivers remarks at We Day Canada at Parliament Hill on July 2, 2017 in Ottawa, Canada. (Photo by Mark Horton/Getty Images)

What Does a “Culture Reset” in Basketball Really Mean for Raptors?

TORONTO, ON - MAY 6: Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll (5) and Toronto Raptors forward PJ Tucker (2) on the bench near the end of game. Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers in 2nd half action of NBA 2nd round playoff action at Air Canada Centre. Raptors lose 115-94 and go down 0-3. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

DeMarre Carroll’s Remarks: Fair Criticism or Lack of Accountability?

TORONTO, ON - MAY 07: Jonas Valanciunas

The Raptors’ Success These Past Two Years is Fool’s Gold

Mar 27, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts after being called for a personal foul against the Orlando Magic at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Magic 131-112. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why The Raptors Improved Despite Regressing on Paper

Apr 5, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates with forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Raptors won 105-102. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Analytics show Raptors improved from last year. Is that enough?

May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) passes the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors All-Time Fan Favorite Starting Five

Apr 5, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes the ball during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The Raptors won 105-102. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Who would be on the Toronto Raptors Dream Team?

May 5, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after being fouled by Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half of game three of the second round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why DeRozan’s LeBron comment was not a Good Look

Apr 12, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith (5) during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. The Raptors won 98-83. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors Game 1 Loss to Cavs … Was it Largely Because of Decisions before Tip?

Apr 22, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dunks during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks in game four of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Why a Game 6 Win Would be the One of the Most Important in Raptors’ History

Apr 20, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey calls a play in the third quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks in game three of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Game Four: a Sight for Sore Eyes and a Site for Epiphanies for the Rest of Series?

Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) drives to the net against Milwaukee Bucks forward Thon Maker (7) in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

K-Low has to Go if the Raptors Have Nothing to Show