The Matt Thomas Story | Open Gym presented by Bell: S08E07

In this week’s episode of Open Gym, Matt Thomas intimately shares his story.

[geeweezy]

Sad how many of our guys lost their fathers

[rebecca]

Damn, that is so much shit to go through as a kid. I only wish the best for Matt.

[barryallen]

Thanks for sharing your story Matt, we appreciate your commitment to the team and the city.
Get well from your injury.

[louissehighlights]

The very reason why I love every one of the Raptors team. They have inspiring stories that you could learn from & just be proud of them how they've hold on, continue living, & be excellent in their chosen careers. Much respect on you, Matt. Bless you!

[heykmeal]

Truly heartfelt story. Canada welcomes you with open arms Matt. Looking forward to seeing your development and hope to see you with the team for a long time to come!

[nicopanneton]

Going to be one of the best shooter in the league. Mark my words, he'll come back stronger than ever

[scottstots]

Love Open Gym! These episodes humanize players and show us that they are more than their NBA contracts.

[grunting]

We needed Matt last night. Hope he has a strong return and he has my full support.

[JayTeeProds]

Ever since the 2017 Summer League, I was always a fan of Matt's game. Didn't hit me until we signed him this season and now hearing his story really makes me a fan of him and his game more! Our version of JJ Reddick 2.0 and I'm excited and hopeful that he'll get more opportunities to be a lethal shooter (and win the 3 Point Contest one day). Good job, OG.

[akablackzeus]

This whole team, Nick & Masai are honestly the most inspiring

[nwananka]

Wow never thought this format was going to work for a full episode. Was fun watching and im even a bigger fan. All da best

[peggykhairin]

His shooting was one of the best things Raptors have in this season and I love him for that but knowing his full story I can’t help but feeling even more grateful for him, I always watch nba for fun never settle for a team, hating dynasty and rooting for the underdog until last nba finals, got to know Raptors from OG coverages how every single person in the team working their as* off to get to where they are, no one took it for granted and Matt fit so well to this team, come back stronger Icy Matt! Thanks OG team for always giving ur best🙌🏽

[victorferr]

You are in the right place now Matt. Toronto needs you. All the success to you.

[remix]

I literally cried...I love open gym...you get to know your team so personally and realize how normally human they are. I love the Raptors team!!! Matt you're a perfect fit and love what you bring to the team! Such a heartfelt story...

[alexandergoldman]

Incredible and inspiration story. Thanks for sharing that Matt. I hope you have a long and prosperous career in Toronto...and that the Raps retire your jersey one day. One of the takeaways from your story is that nothing is impossible. Incredibly gifted and wishing you all the best. You can tell Toronto and Canada are embracing you as family.

[IAmTheRealKen]

Love watching Matt Thomas play, super stoked we signed him. Feel better soon Matt!

[JocMusic]

Love that he's a part of the team! Hopefully we see more minutes of him after he comes back from injury!

[TD-zczi]

Perfect fit for us in Toronto. Character, talent, and already knows how to deal with the cold weather 👌🏾.

[yougotgroove]

Wow Matt, you are such a role model for kids, youth, young men and woman, and old guys in their mid 50's such as myself.... Your honesty, your story, very inspirational, your a very spiritual person, I recently saw on youtube speaking of meditation.... how it helps you interacting better with people.... I love watching you on the court.... everyone is rooting for you! if you can continue to be this man we are seeing, hearing, then you are already leaving your mark! You are inspiring my Streetwear company and I will somehow get a hoodie to you by the end of the season.... I am sure you may not read this, I feel like a kid writing this (and that's joy in Besides basketball, you have brought so much more (and it's even more important than the game, its bigger than the game in fact.).
I wish you all the best young man and I appreciate this story being told because you may be saving lives....
Thanks for sharing your story!
Hats off to the Raptors Organization for putting this out there....this is bigger than basketball...
25 years a fan, through the good and hard times....
I really like this young man as a person and man can shoot! Pleasure to watch him...To hear him Nice surprising Bonus for us fans, and human beings.
Thankyou Matt!

[_vanessa.p]

His story is so incredible. He’s been through so much and is still standing strong. He’s a great shooter and will continue to grow.