In all my previous posts that I insist Raptors success is credited to its coach: Nick Nurse. The team isn't have high-draft pick(s). Or any fame ballers. And mostly rostering 2nd round draft and undrafted players.
When 2021 season began the team played Boucher, then Powell. Next will be Johnson. Plus further developing Anunoby. This season Nurse investing into Flynn and Davis.
Siakam is disappointed in his offense. But don't forget he makes a living in defense. He's carrying big load in such as his partner (Baynes) not in same level. Raptors were defeated mostly but opponent's guards, not Centre players.
Raptors weakness is guards' defense, particularly Lowry. Lowry is aged, slow and errors rushing. Lowry is a diligent player but no skill or smart. VanVleet is better but not too much. At least he is younger and able to play more minutes. Hoping VanVleet can reaches next level & leading Flynn and Davis for this season.
Team such as Boston, Miami, Pelican and Clippers having multi fame guards that Raptors would have been doomed.
Nurse go Raptors. We the north (well, not in Tampa, FL) |