Quizzing the Ridiculous Upside ... Faithful?

by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 6:15 AM EST in Ridiculous-osity Comment 63 comments

Welcome to Ridiculous Upside. My name is Scott and I'm your usual co-host, along with my Vanna White/Andy Richter-like Jon L (essentially, I get the credit, but the show wouldn't go on without him)

I've done this post before, awhile ago, but last night, I was again looking at the numbers. They're pretty good, by our standards at least. Still, it's the same five or six commenters (some of which I love) and I'd like to get the good ol' RU family feeling back.

To do that, I need you to answer at least one of the following questions in the comments, or else.

(Mostly this is just to show myself that the sitemeter screws up when it tells me we've had a phenomenal last monthish (by RU standards))

1. Why do you come to RU? (Last night in the D-League, call-up rankings, Jersey Shore updates, etc.)

2. Who do you come to RU for? (Russell Robinson, Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Scott Schroeder, Desmon Farmer, players you don't know, etc.)

3. What would make RU better? (If I had examples for this one, I'd probably have utilized them by now, so you're on your own)

4. What can we do to make you comment more?

5. What's your favorite color?

6. Where do you live? (Don't worry, I'm too poor to come visit you. Just wondering if you're close to a D-League team)

7. Follow us on twitter @RUBasketball. (I'll be the one talking about Baby Jersey Shore, Norah Jones, Lane Frost, and debating the merits of the worst bar in Bismarck versus some Harry Potter movie. Jon L will be the one talking mostly about boring things like basketball)

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I come here for...

Cliff Clinkscales updates.

by ZinErie on Jan 19, 2026 6:23 AM EST reply actions

Haha I second the Clinkscales comment

Also…

1. Frequent, funny (frequently funny) and informative updates about the goings-on around the D-League that give me a better big picture view of the league than a quick glance at the box score or the mundane reviews posted on the D-League official.

2. Since RU seems generally disinterested or unimpressed with everything Erie, I mainly come here to enjoy the barbs about John Bryant’s athleticism and Clinkscales’ shooting stroke. Truthfully, I see Erie all the time, so I come here to here to hear about the league as a whole.

3. A scandelous sex tape? Free pizza for commenters? Or maybe just some more interviews with D-League players/coaches/executives to go along with the analysis.

4. DId I mention free pizza? Sorry, I can’t help you much here. At least you get some commenters. Try running a single-team blog, and you’ll hear crickets. Your links to me are one of the few reminders that I’m not shouting in an empty room.

5. Green, unless it’s being worn by a Celtic/Celtics fan.

6. Erie, PA. Technically Fairview, but you really don’t need to know that.

7. Thanks for the Twittertainment.

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by blogtalkbayhawk on Jan 19, 2026 12:13 PM EST up reply actions

What?!

Erie’s my favorite team to watch! I led off with them on the last recap I did and didn’t bash either Bryant or Clinkscales
You’re welcome for the twittertainment - glad someone appreciates it.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 2:04 PM EST up reply actions

Just so we're on the same page..

This is not the source for Cliff Clinkscales praise, Bayhawks fans. I’d kindly like to introduce you to D-League Digest for that.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 2:00 PM EST up reply actions

I did see (and enjoy) that you led off with the BayHawks recap the other night, but I don’t think that’s a representative sample of the RU BayHawks coverage. This is more what I had in mind. But that gives me a chance to fill in the gaps anyway, so maybe it all works out for the best. These two articles have something in common…so maybe it’s just Jon L that doesn’t care for the BayHawks?

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by blogtalkbayhawk on Jan 19, 2026 2:49 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah, let's blame Jon L

I’ve taken a recent interest in the Bayhawks. I do think John Bryant’s out of shape and ignore Clinkscales, but hey, I feel that’s necessary.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 3:19 PM EST up reply actions

OK agreed until he defends himself

And John Bryant is out of shape. That’s what makes him one of the most captivating professional athletes. He reminds you of that big guy in the rec that you neutralize by playing full court instead of half court games, yet he’s actually quite skilled, averaging a double-double and displaying one of the better touches on the team from 15-18 feet out.

As for Clinkscales, I think Weinman was right for highlighting what was an amazing assist-to-turnover stretch of games for him, but we can all now agree that Cedric Jackson is the point guard for this team going forward. Done and done.

Blog Talk BayHawk: The Unofficial Blog Home of the Erie BayHawks

by blogtalkbayhawk on Jan 19, 2026 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

I'm the John Bryant of my local YMCA

Except I prefer full court games.
And Weinman was right about Clinkscales, I just like pointing that out as often as possible.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 3:57 PM EST up reply actions

And no love for the BayHawks dance team either? I’m telling you, Erie can’t get no love. As an English major, I disappove that last sentence grammattically, but I stand by its content.

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by blogtalkbayhawk on Jan 19, 2026 4:51 PM EST up reply actions

In my defense

I didn’t get into Penn so now I hate the entire state of Pennsylvania (not true). (The second part.)

I actually like several of their players, and DID YOU KNOW that Cliff Clinkscales leads the league in per-minute assists?

But you’re right, a team that was 6-12 should be praised at every opportunity. Stay tuned for my new series of posts, “Why Every Erie Player And Also Ryan Forehan-Kelly Should Be Called Up.”

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by Jon L on Jan 19, 2026 5:56 PM EST up reply actions

I'll also have you know

that I put John Bryant on my all-star ballot. Look out, Dallas-Fort Worth-area burger joints!

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by Jon L on Jan 19, 2026 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

DESMON FARMER!!!!???

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

In my defense

Glad to see you have “finally seen the light on RFK”.

by gpralph on Jan 19, 2026 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

As am I

It was about time he gave RFK the credit he deserves!

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 7:39 PM EST up reply actions

I highly anticipate that series

Truth is, none of them warrants a call-up right now with Aminu being the closest and Jackson closing the gap in second.

As for the John Bryant all-star campaign: I’d be happy to see it, but I’m not sure if I agree with it. The stats are solid, but the actual in-game impact doesn’t always say “all-star” to me.

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by blogtalkbayhawk on Jan 20, 2026 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

BOOOOOO

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 20, 2026 1:44 PM EST up reply actions

Oh, it didn't take me long to abdicate the Clinkscales praise throne

Easy to avoid turnovers when you’re never seen with the ball below the foul line.

-sw

Growing up in the Weinman household, you learn two rules very quickly if you aspire to reach double-digits in the years-of-age category: Hate thy Knick, hate thy Yankee.

Go Celtics, Go Dodgers. -sw

by Steve Weinman on Jan 20, 2026 1:23 AM EST up reply actions

Things like that will stay with you forever

That and the fact you’re brilliant enough that Rick Kamla brought you on NBATV after your rookie post..

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 20, 2026 1:29 AM EST up reply actions

No doubt "once praised Cliff Clinkscales" will sit atop my headstone one day...

…and hey, I’m not the one who made ADB’s show! :-D

Keep up the good stuff. I’ll try to get around to the questionnaire later today, as I just realized I was delinquent on that account. I’m too much of a wallflower at RU.

-sw

Growing up in the Weinman household, you learn two rules very quickly if you aspire to reach double-digits in the years-of-age category: Hate thy Knick, hate thy Yankee.

Go Celtics, Go Dodgers. -sw

by Steve Weinman on Jan 20, 2026 2:44 AM EST up reply actions

1. To find out more about who looks decent and who’s a perpetual peripatetic within the D-League.

2. Mo Nuts (duh ;) ) and Robinson originally, although I also like Patty Mills, and I’m always curious to just hear about who’s good.

3. Don’t know how feasible it is, but more videos would be good, so those of us who aren’t near the League can see what guys are doing on court.

4. I think in my case it’s just time; I wasn’t really aware of the D-League until this past off-season (prior to that, it was mostly an afterthought of “oh, yeah, D-League…the guys too old for college and too bad for the Globetrotters”), so I’m still figuring it out.

5. Blue. No yel— Auuuuuuuugh!

6. Unincorporated Orange County, FL (i.e. near Orlando, but outside the crazy quilt city limits).

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Jan 19, 2026 7:58 AM EST reply actions

I can do videos

The D-League actually has been providing highlights for some of the games, so I’ll include those when feasible.
As an aside, we have the same favorite color!

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 2:06 PM EST up reply actions

1. I come to RU to keep up on the D-League. Only knowing a few people within the Skyforce crew, it is hard to keep up on the other teams and the overall feel of the league. I also use it as a way to scout new players before they show up to play, learn about the opposition, and how to best taunt the players and coaches :)

2. Honestly.. everyone, but I love seeing my home team on her obviously.

3. I think you do a great job, the biggest issue is not as many rabid D-League fans. That and it is annoying having to log in to comment, when I check from like 5 different computers.

4. Leave some open ended questions, so we have a reason to put our opinions out.

5. Red

6. Just outside of Sioux Falls, SD.

by Skyforcefan on Jan 19, 2026 9:35 AM EST reply actions

I figured my controversial thoughts were enough to make people comment

But maybe they’re not controversial enough.
Here’s an open-ended question:

Who would you rather party with? David Bailey or Tony Fritz and why? (There is a right answer)

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 2:08 PM EST up reply actions

I would rather hang with Bailey regardless of anything else.. Fritz can barely speak coherently and would not be much of a chick magnet like Bailey! and the hair… definetly Bailey

by Skyforcefan on Jan 19, 2026 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

orange

Blogging Suns Basketball . twitter: @phoenixstan

by Seth Pollack on Jan 19, 2026 9:57 AM EST reply actions

PLNT ORNG

Am I right?

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 2:09 PM EST up reply actions

I like pro

basketball. You guys talk about pro basketball.

by scouting hoops on Jan 19, 2026 10:37 AM EST reply actions

DLeague Commentary

I come here for the DLeague commentary. Is it just me or do others feel that the DLeague website does not do a great job on game analysis. The Brennan blog and Power Rankings are OK but they are not updated and current. Dan Reed could do more but he is very aloof and does not get in touch with the fans regularly. The biggest disappointment this year is the sellout to You Tube on the archived games. Last year Futurecast was awesome as you could go back and watch archived games at your leisure.

I hope you guys continue doing what you do. My Ryan Forehan-Kelly bias aside, I think you guys are doing a great service for hard core DLeaguers. Can you take over Futurecast archived games?

by gpralph on Jan 19, 2026 11:38 AM EST reply actions

Ha

I’m working on taking over futurecast. As soon as Matthew Brennan starts responding to the flaming bags of poop I send from North Dakota to New Jersey, we’ll have complete control.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 3:32 PM EST up reply actions

DLeague Commentary

Oops, I did not finish my homework assignment. I live in the “other” Orange County, California. I make most of the Defenders games and try to catch the Western Division Futurecast games when I can.

Favorite color: Blue

PS: I’m hoping RFK is invited to the All Star 3 Point Contest. He deserves his 15 seconds of fame.

by gpralph on Jan 19, 2026 11:42 AM EST reply actions

Scott this is the best "guilting people into commenting" post you've ever compiled.

Lurkers be warned. We’re onto you.

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by Aisander D on Jan 19, 2026 12:11 PM EST reply actions

I almost just brought the lurkers post to the front page

Just to show people that we actually had a nice little family at one point.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 2:10 PM EST up reply actions

We still have a nice little family. A bunch of cousins have just moved away.

And Dad moved out of the house for awhile. And Steve Weinman exists now.

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by Aisander D on Jan 19, 2026 4:40 PM EST up reply actions

Liberty Ballers

by Michael Levin on Jan 20, 2026 12:08 AM EST up reply actions

1. I can make comments here.
2. John Bryant, Marcus Dove, Mickell Gladness, Mike Harris, Othyus Jeffers, Yemi Ogunoye, Jared Reiner, Chris Richard, Greg Stiemsma, Reggie Williams. Possibly: Keith Closs & Loren Woods, as well as a few others not currently in the D-League.
3. I wouldn’t mind seeing media/public relations directors from the D-League teams, local beat writers, etc., on this board.
4. My thoughts are scrambled. I have the writing skills of an elementary student. It’s probably best if I didn’t post more often.
5. Blue or Red. I like red vehicles and blue shirts.
6. South Dakota
7. We’ll see what happens.

by benhertz on Jan 19, 2026 3:53 PM EST reply actions

1 - To follow the latest D-League news and analisis.
2 - Just for news, not any player in particular.
3 - More interviews with d-league players. NCAA related stuff could also work.
4 - Make questions at the end of each post. Questions, polls, etc.
5 - Orange.
6 - Argentina.

by Collegehooper on Jan 19, 2026 6:19 PM EST reply actions

Oh lookie what I’ve stumbled onto. Finally a chance to comment. Let’s dive into the questions, shall we?

1. I come to RU most of the time accidentally when I’m looking for Retarded Utopia, but often linger due to my clinging issues. Either that or for the witty banter. It’s definitely one of them.

2. Oh my. (Alphabetically) Morris Almond, Connor Atchley, Rod Benson, John Bryant, Brian Butch, Pat Carroll, Russell Carter, Lewis Clinch, JamesOn Curry, Marcus Dove, Zabian Dowdell, Reece Gaines, Alonzo Gee, Kentrell Gransberry, Malik Hairston, DeVon Hardin, Terrell Harris, Curtis Jerrells, Dwayne Jones, Rob Kurz, Chris Lowe, Kyle McAlarney, Patty Mills, Carlos Powell, Gabe Pruitt, Russell Robinson, Mustafa Shakur, Diamon Simpson, Greg Stiemsma, Raymond Sykes, Garrett Temple, Dar Tucker, Mark Tyndale, Jonathan Wallace, Deron Washington, Reggie mother trucking Williams, Craig Winder, Jeremy Wise and finally (screw the alphabet) Greg McNamara enthusiasts.

3. If Gerry was a contributor here. Aaaaaaaaaaaand I wish every day was a “Someone” Day. Similar to a Sundiata day and a Luke Schenscher day, that’d make me smile.

4. You can do nothing.

5. Mauve

6. A cozy little place called the ‘Iladelph. I’m just kidding, it’s called Philadelphia. Pennsylvania, that is.

7. I don’t twitter, I’d rather die.

Hmm, that was informative. I feel like I know myself better now

by Michael Levin on Jan 19, 2026 11:07 PM EST reply actions

You're the best MichaelBourn.

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by Aisander D on Jan 19, 2026 11:12 PM EST up reply actions

Do you mean he's the best MichaelBourn

Or the best, MichaelBourn?

Also, why didn’t you play this game? What’s your fav color?

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 19, 2026 11:33 PM EST up reply actions

I think I’m the best MichaelBourn. Nobody MichaelBourns like me. Nobody!

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by Michael Levin on Jan 20, 2026 12:04 AM EST up reply actions

Out of curiosity, TAFKAMB, what part of Philly? I’m originally from Hatboro.

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Jan 20, 2026 1:41 PM EST up reply actions

I believe he's from "The Mean Streets"

Not sure if that helps.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 20, 2026 1:45 PM EST up reply actions

Not really...

all the streets are mean in Philly. Even the ones in the pretty suburbs are decidedly non-amicable.

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Jan 20, 2026 3:55 PM EST up reply actions

He's from Here.

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by Aisander D on Jan 20, 2026 4:34 PM EST up reply actions

That's not a place.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 20, 2026 4:44 PM EST up reply actions

But it is delicious

And has my favorite instructions ever:

"When you make your final stand
I'll be right there
I'll never leave
And all I ask of you is
Believe"

by The Dark on Jan 21, 2026 7:47 AM EST up reply actions

whoa

the Soup Nazi sells cheesesteak now?

by richardhkirkando on Jan 21, 2026 8:37 AM EST up reply actions

Ok, I'll do it.

1. I come here for the pictures of up-and-coming basketball talents. And the good writing. One of those things isn’t true.
2. David McClure and Sun Yue jokes. I wish Jasper Johnson was still around somewhere.
3. More Jersey Shore references. And really bad photoshopped D-League images.
4. Call me on my birthday. Get more chicks on the site.
5. Royal Blue, or Burberry (wait is that a color)?
6. Durham, NC
7. I would, but I don’t believe that Bismarck, ND actually has bars.

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by Aisander D on Jan 19, 2026 11:49 PM EST reply actions

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

/Bismarck’ed

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by Michael Levin on Jan 20, 2026 12:05 AM EST up reply actions

Hi h8r.

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 20, 2026 12:54 AM EST up reply actions

I guess I need to make more David McClure jokes.

Did you hear? I saw him and some other Toros at karaoke last weekend. Seriously.

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by Jon L on Jan 20, 2026 2:12 AM EST up reply actions

I love David McClure, irrationally.

If I had seen him Karaokeing, it would have made my month.

Blogging at Ridiculous Upside, where my terrible writing meets people's eyes.

by Aisander D on Jan 20, 2026 11:14 AM EST up reply actions

1. Why do you come to RU?

A: To get others’ take on happenings in the D-League

2. Who do you come to RU for?

A: Huh?

3. What would make RU better?

A: I need to stop by more to know, but I’ll give it some thought.

4. What can we do to make you comment more?

A: My chores so I’ve got more time available. ;-)

5. What’s your favorite color?

A: Blue off the court, purple and gold on. :-)

6. Where do you live?

A: Orem, UT

by Basketballogy on Jan 20, 2026 12:49 AM EST reply actions

I’m glad my Harry Potter love is plastered all over the internets

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by fetch9 on Jan 20, 2026 1:00 AM EST reply actions

Just trying to further your brand

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by Scott Schroeder on Jan 20, 2026 1:04 AM EST up reply actions

I suppose I should answer this survey as payment

tried to do it before class but the computer lab was being stupid

1. I suppose being from a down with a D League team makes me more of a fan than I otherwise would be

2. Russ Rob of course. And Boom Tho

3. Other than more Russ Rob, I think Id like to see some player bios of lesser known guys

4. I think you should be trying to get me to comment less

5. Blue

6. Right now the home of the Fighting Sioux, next year hopefully the home of the Jayhawks (or Alaska or Hawaii)

7. Yes sir.

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by fetch9 on Jan 20, 2026 1:18 AM EST up reply actions

This is adorable.

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by Aisander D on Jan 20, 2026 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

In a good way right? right

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by fetch9 on Jan 20, 2026 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

Yes.

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by Aisander D on Jan 20, 2026 1:03 PM EST up reply actions

1. Why do you come to RU? You guys have content, which is a lot more than the official site can say
2. Who do you come to RU for? the next Ramon Sessions? Tons of D-Leaguers intrigue me, and RU helps me complain more when NBA teams sign Jerry Stackhomes instead of these players.
3. What would make RU better? more bullriding recaps for those of us stuck with DirecTV
4. What can we do to make you comment more? more “comment more plz” posts from ridiculous scott
5. What’s your favorite color? the internet
6. Where do you live? Madison, WI, or just down the road from Greg Stiemsma’s hometown

by richardhkirkando on Jan 20, 2026 9:30 AM EST reply actions

My favorite memory of the official site is from this past summer...

when three of the four links on their home page were RU articles.

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by Aisander D on Jan 20, 2026 11:19 AM EST up reply actions

I love seeing stuff on yahoo! (I used the exclamation point for copyright purposes) linking to my articles. It makes me feel all important and stuff

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by Michael Levin on Jan 20, 2026 12:34 PM EST up reply actions

1. Because I love the idea of a D-League blog. The aesthetics of the site are top-notch. And if I did anything as well as Scott Schroeder blogs about the D-League, I’d… be really good at something.

2. I always like to see what Cezary Trybanski is up to.

3. More coherent organization. One time I remember trying to find the old scouting reports RU did of good D-League players, and it was a bitch to track them all down.

4. Send a D-League team here. Or make the Toronto Raptors use their affiliate.

5. Dark blue.

6. Murfreesboro, Tennessee, home of the MTSU Blue Raiders. Possibly as far away in the continental United States as you can be from the D-League. (Or the NBA for that matter. So the Raptors are my team.)

by A.C. Smith on Jan 24, 2026 1:25 PM EST reply actions