Josh Roberts, Author at Franchise Sports

One year on: Toronto Raptors win historic NBA title

June 13, 2020 Josh Roberts 1

The Raptors failed to clinch the NBA title in Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Toronto and Golden State now head to Oakland for game 6. Toronto leads the series 3-2. A win for the Raptors secures a first title in their 25-year history. A Warriors win keeps the series alive and forces a Game 7 in Toronto.

What if Kawhi Leonard misses the buzzer beater against the Sixers?

May 29, 2020 Josh Roberts 1

On 13th May 2019, a late and improbable shot was equally as successful. Kawhi Leonard hit the only walk off buzzer beating shot, in Game Seven. The Luke Skywalker of Toronto sent the Raptors into the conference finals, with an individual moment of brilliance. But what happens if Leonard’s shot misses?

Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety and the Toronto Raptors

May 19, 2020 Josh Roberts 3

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. Anyone and everyone can be affected and suffer from mental illness.

NBA and COVID-19: Short and long-term impacts of league’s suspension

May 9, 2020 Josh Roberts 1

As of Friday 8th May, NBA teams are free to open their practice facilities. This marks the beginning of the long road to bringing live basketball back to the public.