Time to learn about the game
After jumping on the bandwagon during the Toronto Raptors’ amazing NBA Championship run last season—and let’s be clear, there’s nothing wrong with being a bandwagon fan—you likely experienced how incredibly fun it is to be into basketball…and especially the Raptors.
What are the main basketball terms I need to know? There are lots of rules, regulations and plays in basketball. But, here are some key things to know and look out for during games: Now, a technical foul is a little bit different. A technical is any foul that does not involve physical contact. The refs get super into this one and make an aggressive T-shape out of their hands when they call it. Common example of a technical? A player or coach getting fired up and swearing or yelling at the refs. Not good.
Travel Something we wish we were all doing this winter. But actually: A travel is called when a player takes two steps without dribbling the basketball. If a player stops dribbling, they have to plant their feet and find somebody to pass to, or shoot the ball. Keep that ball moving! Who is on the Raptors roster this season? Despite winning their first EVER NBA Championship last season, the Raptors saw a lot of change this offseason. Most notably, NBA Finals MVP Kawhi “The Claw” Leonard left the cold Toronto to go back home to play for the LA Clippers, where he’s been joined by six-time All-Star Paul George. Kawhi leaving Toronto marked the first time that the NBA Finals MVP left their championship team after playing with them for just one year. Welp.
Why is Siakam called Spicy P? In classic sports fashion, the Raps are chock-full of nick-names. Our fave? Pascal Siakam’s “Spicy P.” Surprisingly, Spicy P doesn’t actually like spicy foods. He gets his nickname from being “spicy” with “hot” plays on the floor.Who is the Raptors coach? Off the court, head coach and drama king Nick Nurse is still at the helm.
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