Zach is joined by Chris Ryan to react to the news that Jayson Tatum may be ready to return. Then, they draft the players they love and hate to watch and share their thoughts on Luke Kornet vs. Magic City. Next, voice of the Raptors Jack Armstrong comes on to discuss the Raptors since their title win and what the future holds for this year’s team.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:27) Chris Ryan joins the show!

(3:02) Jayson Tatum is nearly back

(9:11) Drafting players we love to watch

(48:21) Drafting players we hate to watch

(56:59) Luke Kornet vs. Magic City

(1:04:13) Jack Armstrong joins the show!

(1:06:53) How would you describe the post-title time for the Raptors

(1:19:34) Don’t think I see the roadmap for this team becoming great

(1:31:35) Is Scottie Barnes good enough to be ‘the guy’

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Chris Ryan and Jack Armstrong

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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