Matt Shantz
@shantz.bsky.social
Raptors fan, basketball lover, tea drinker, cyclist. Former writer for Hoops Habit & Raptors Republic.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
I apologize in advance for my puns.
Folks...not only was I treated to one of the best sunrises of my biking season, but the moon also cooperated to get in the shot.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Folks...not only was I treated to one of the best sunrises of my biking season, but the moon also cooperated to get in the shot.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
A truly magical ride to work this morning.
I think the Pelicans are cursed because they abandoned the original Demon Pierre the Pelican. If they just kept their murder mascot they'd probably have multiple championships by now, instead of this doomed corpse we see before us.
November 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I think the Pelicans are cursed because they abandoned the original Demon Pierre the Pelican. If they just kept their murder mascot they'd probably have multiple championships by now, instead of this doomed corpse we see before us.
Woke up to a flat tire, but had another beautiful ride! My son asked us to stop and take a pic, so now you all get to see in.
October 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Woke up to a flat tire, but had another beautiful ride! My son asked us to stop and take a pic, so now you all get to see in.
Thin crust pizza should cost less, because you're getting less pizza.
September 19, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Thin crust pizza should cost less, because you're getting less pizza.
Been about 1.5yrs since I've done any leather work, but I made my dog Scout a collar this weekend. Because she's fancy.
September 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Been about 1.5yrs since I've done any leather work, but I made my dog Scout a collar this weekend. Because she's fancy.
Found a little something on my bike to work this morning.
September 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Found a little something on my bike to work this morning.
A painter has been working in my office building for about 3-4 months. It's been a comedy of errors and delays. But last night he put a sign for a women's bathroom up on my hallway door, and then painted around it.
September 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
A painter has been working in my office building for about 3-4 months. It's been a comedy of errors and delays. But last night he put a sign for a women's bathroom up on my hallway door, and then painted around it.
Going to be a good week.
August 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Going to be a good week.
My dog was livid that I banned her from the bedroom while I changed the sheets. So she is proving a point now by claiming her spot.
July 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
My dog was livid that I banned her from the bedroom while I changed the sheets. So she is proving a point now by claiming her spot.
Here's the clip of Collin Murray-Boyles' steal that I reference in my skeet from last night. The anticipation, timing, and reach was great. Felt a little bit like he was baiting the ballhandler to make the pass before jumping the lane.
July 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Here's the clip of Collin Murray-Boyles' steal that I reference in my skeet from last night. The anticipation, timing, and reach was great. Felt a little bit like he was baiting the ballhandler to make the pass before jumping the lane.
Great pic from the Raptors' social team, but it's made perfect by David Roddy's "I'm just happy to be a part of this" smile.
July 12, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Great pic from the Raptors' social team, but it's made perfect by David Roddy's "I'm just happy to be a part of this" smile.
Raptors ballroom court is back!
July 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Raptors ballroom court is back!
Life has its moments.
June 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Life has its moments.
This might be the most Toronto sports photo of all time.
May 19, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This might be the most Toronto sports photo of all time.
Speaking of Miles Byrd, he's working out with some of my pick 9 prospects! Look at him, Colling Murray-Boyles, and Carter Bryant hanging out.
May 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Speaking of Miles Byrd, he's working out with some of my pick 9 prospects! Look at him, Colling Murray-Boyles, and Carter Bryant hanging out.
My work Teams chat LOVED this one.
May 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
My work Teams chat LOVED this one.
I don't know which NHL player felt most comfortable on picture day, but I have much suspicion on which NHL player felt least comfortable.
May 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I don't know which NHL player felt most comfortable on picture day, but I have much suspicion on which NHL player felt least comfortable.
Look how good this pod was:
April 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Look how good this pod was:
Taste is TBD, but I think I nailed it.
April 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Taste is TBD, but I think I nailed it.
Winnipeg could still be due for Fourth Winter, but it sure felt good to be back on the bike this morning. Bike commuting with my son in tow is the best way to do it.
April 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Winnipeg could still be due for Fourth Winter, but it sure felt good to be back on the bike this morning. Bike commuting with my son in tow is the best way to do it.
My parents had a visitor today.
April 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
My parents had a visitor today.
Look what my amazing wife is making!!
February 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Look what my amazing wife is making!!