Tip Of The Tower Podcast

In this episode of the ToT-cast, Chris Okrainetz and Demar Grant are joined by Duane Watson, who can be found at a variety of outlets, including: TSN, MLSE, NBA TV, the Raptors post-game show, and Sole Shift.They discuss the Nike Crown League (Watson is the commissioner of the league), the development of the Toronto basketball scene, Watson's music career prior to sports media, the Toronto Raptors, and more.Here’s a rundown of what was discussed on the podcast:- Watson discusses the Nike Crown League and where the idea originated from (0:48)- How they determine who plays in the Crown League (2:14)- Where the court design at Kerr Hall came from (5:10)- Why people should check out the Crown League (7:10)- We discuss the Toronto basketball scene as a whole, including phenom JR Barrett and the rising prep circuit (8:25)- Watson shares a few of his favourite outdoor courts in the city, plus a few stories from his days in the music industry and what led him to sports media (12:18)- We dive into Raptors talk whe