What do Dr. J and Ray Allen think of the Raptors’ playoff chances?

Ray Allen played 18 seasons in the NBA. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

The Toronto Raptors are making noise in the NBA playoffs. And as Canada’s only professional basketball team captures the hearts and minds of a nation, south of the border, NBA legends are taking notice.

Charles Barkley has picked the Raptors to make the NBA Finals. Former NBA champions Ray Allen and Julius Irving also have high praise for Toronto.

We had a chance to catch up recently with Dr. J and Allen at the Nike headquarters in Manhattan as part of the company’s “The Art of a Champion” event. The event was a celebration of the great playoff moments in NBA history and the iconic shoes that were worn during them.

Here is our conversation:

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