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He’s written for several major sports outlets in the past, including Bleacher Report, theScore, and SB Nation’s Raptors HQ. Chris can be followed on Twitter and Instagram @WalderSports. His podcast, “The Walder Sportscast,” can be found on Apple, Spotify, and number of other hosts. ### What Advice Would You Give to The Community? 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