We're really lucky to have someone like Jack be able to commentate so many Raptors' games. He always preaches about how we deserve more recognition from the U.S. media and all of that stuff even though he's not obligated to; man is from America yet it looks like he's been wanting Toronto to succeed since he got here.
I love Jack, he's so real. No fluff, no BS, tells it as it is. If Raptors are playing bad, he calls em out. He doesn't pander to the crowd like some broadcasters in other cities.
I'll tell you guys this: What got me into and really started to love the Raptors, wasn't Carter or any player except maybe Calderon, I know I know, don't hate me for that - were the broadcasters, specifically Chuck Swarsky(at one point I was going to go to school for sports announcing and broadcasting); I mean Onions, Baby Onions! is still to this day one of the best go to phrases I've ever heard, and with Jack & Matty D, they are on another level comparative to the rest of the guys doing the same job, in the rest of the league.
Chuck was tremendous for the Raps. Some folks hated him because they thought he was over the top and lame, but dude always brought it and was always proud of the Raptors. Our commentators are the best in the NBA.
Chuck was great. Onions, baby Onions! is definitely a great phrase. Bring out the salami and cheese mama was fun as well. I also liked John Saunders. Great voice and a total pro's pro.
Oh and I love Matty D. Guy cracks me up. I'll never forget his "beef" with Wale a few years back lol. Calling him Walleye like he was a fish lol. Or "Punjabi! As Peja drills it". Lol.
One of my favorite moments at a Raps game is when I bumped into Chuck while grabbing some food at a Raptors vs Bulls game. I always liked listening to Chuck call games and was bummed out when he left. Still, it was great to talk to him and get a picture with the Swarsk!
This show is so underrated. Every episode should have views in the millions. At times it exposes how a top 5 NBA team prepares, practices and trains before matches.
Jack Armstrong & Chuck Swirsky had a chemistry that was unmatched.. miss them both together on air! literally got me so hyped as a kid.. now I’m 22 years old and Jack will soon retire.. man I love the Raptors!!!!!
I can't wait for the Raptors to prove to those American media analysts like Skip Bayless, Chris Broussard, Collin Herd, Paul Pierce and Shaq when the team make it to the finals this year I believe we will
I started liking the Raptors because of Carter...but after he left what kept me into them were the fans, the city and the announcers. Best announcers in the NBA imo
"Get out the salami and cheese baby, this ball game is over." "Onions, baby, onion." "That's soft, you're soft Matt Devlin." "Get that garbage out of here."
The effort level in these games compared to the last 3 games is night and day. Raptors have to get back in that mindset before the playoffs come, they're playing lazy as of late.
We're really lucky to have someone like Jack be able to commentate so many Raptors' games. He always preaches about how we deserve more recognition from the U.S. media and all of that stuff even though he's not obligated to; man is from America yet it looks like he's been wanting Toronto to succeed since he got here.
Fuckin love Jackooooo
Jack is a legend
The one and only
I love Jack, he's so real. No fluff, no BS, tells it as it is. If Raptors are playing bad, he calls em out. He doesn't pander to the crowd like some broadcasters in other cities.
I'll tell you guys this: What got me into and really started to love the Raptors, wasn't Carter or any player except maybe Calderon, I know I know, don't hate me for that - were the broadcasters, specifically Chuck Swarsky(at one point I was going to go to school for sports announcing and broadcasting); I mean Onions, Baby Onions! is still to this day one of the best go to phrases I've ever heard, and with Jack & Matty D, they are on another level comparative to the rest of the guys doing the same job, in the rest of the league.
Chuck was tremendous for the Raps. Some folks hated him because they thought he was over the top and lame, but dude always brought it and was always proud of the Raptors. Our commentators are the best in the NBA.
Chuck was great. Onions, baby Onions! is definitely a great phrase. Bring out the salami and cheese mama was fun as well. I also liked John Saunders. Great voice and a total pro's pro.
Oh and I love Matty D. Guy cracks me up. I'll never forget his "beef" with Wale a few years back lol. Calling him Walleye like he was a fish lol. Or "Punjabi! As Peja drills it". Lol.
One of my favorite moments at a Raps game is when I bumped into Chuck while grabbing some food at a Raptors vs Bulls game. I always liked listening to Chuck call games and was bummed out when he left. Still, it was great to talk to him and get a picture with the Swarsk!
Loved listening to Chuck yelling out, "get out the salami and cheese mama this ball game is over!" That always got me hyped and excited!
Been waiting for this OG but oh man Jack’s story is cray and how far he’s gone. No one can replace him when he retires 😭
This show is so underrated. Every episode should have views in the millions. At times it exposes how a top 5 NBA team prepares, practices and trains before matches.
Let me fix this 2:46 "A kick from the corner, vanvleet!... VanGOAT".
DeMarvelous DeChosen Are both your initals W?
MO PETE! Got my signed jersey of his hanging right next to me, "bring this ship home for Toronto"
Jack Armstrong & Chuck Swirsky had a chemistry that was unmatched.. miss them both together on air! literally got me so hyped as a kid.. now I’m 22 years old and Jack will soon retire.. man I love the Raptors!!!!!
Jack is a National Treasure of Canada
love it, let's get that win tonight boys!
i say this every week but man, i love this series
amazing episode, good to see some back stories about Jack the legend
Jack Chuck and Leo, we grew up watching u guys. Your voices always in our memories
aside from the fact he's got spunk, he knows the fucking game so well and I've learned so much over the years about bball thanks to Jack!
Jack is a raptors legend, and wow a Derrick Martin 3pointer. Brings back memories lol
Made the video!!!!!! You can see me at 1:36, sitting in the black Saint Pablo and ovo jersey... that's AWESOME!!!!!!
freddy getting me emotional seeing him emotional after the game with his amaaaazing shot. ily
I can't wait for the Raptors to prove to those American media analysts like Skip Bayless, Chris Broussard, Collin Herd, Paul Pierce and Shaq when the team make it to the finals this year I believe we will
God bless Jack Armstrong!
Damn that ending got me
First game I ever watched was the first game Jack commentated on TV, funny how life just works like that
I love open gym and this team!
Love that Darrick Martin 3 moment, will always remember that
I started liking the Raptors because of Carter...but after he left what kept me into them were the fans, the city and the announcers. Best announcers in the NBA imo
Mo Pete!
jack next head coach of the raptors someone give this man a ring
Raptors gotta bring back Chuck and Jack for a playoff game...Love to hear Chuck close a game with some 'salami & cheese'
Mo Pete in da house!
LOL look at Ibaka because remember he was ejected and had to watch the game in the locker room 3:33
that Detroit game was too good
Did you guys hear JV say “way to shower serge” when he was running in LOOL I’m dead
great episode
chuck & jack
Jack is our Craig Sager
I missed the moment when Drake says that the streak of Houston ends in that game. But that's ok, we know the truth
Started From the Bottom Now We're Here! #RapsFinalsBound
Kyle looks like a great leader for the team
watching these after losing to the cavs kind of hurts, but fuck it lol
lol one game man
Norm Powell needs to be inserted back into the starting lineup. OG just ain't cutting it.
"Get out the salami and cheese baby, this ball game is over."
"Onions, baby, onion."
"That's soft, you're soft Matt Devlin."
"Get that garbage out of here."
guys I'm not worried cause we had the lead most of the game
0:44 Onions BABY ONIONS!
GET THAT GAABAGE OUTTA HEEERE
How does Jack look so much better now than when he was coaching High School 30 years ago? About 40 pounds lighter at least lol
goes jogging daily like 10miles
so thats the running routine Matty D always mentions, impressive
Even when Jack is taking shit. I would always remember him as the commenGOATator
I loved this episode raptors the best!
i miss chuck swirsky more than anyone..
First go raps
Mo Pete!!!
Hello 👋
was that MO P????
Love Jack. Get that garbage outta here!
The effort level in these games compared to the last 3 games is night and day. Raptors have to get back in that mindset before the playoffs come, they're playing lazy as of late.
GET THAT GAHBAGE OUTTA HERE!!!
Cleveland could be eliminated before they even play us
Sup mo pete!
Jack is 55.
What really? Looks way older than that
Get that Garbage Outta here!!!
Rockets will choke in the playoffs...just hope we dont also