David Thorpe Talks Potential Coaching Change and Yi Jianlian Stories!
The Raptors Show with Will LouShow Notes
Will Lou is joined by TrueHoop’s David Thorpe to discuss what the Raptors might look for in a new head coach, his out-of-the-box picks to potentially replace Nick Nurse, evaluating Pascal’s performance this season, who the Raptors might prefer to face in the play-in tournament, and taking Yi Jianlian to P.F. Chang’s. Later, Will and Alex preview tonight’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (41:26).
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