Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C Serge Ibaka, G/F Grayson Allen, 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – MIL)
Milwaukee Bucks Receive: G/F Gary Trent Jr.
Of course, having a superstar is one key component to building a contender. It’s not the only one.
For example, the Bucks couldn’t have won in 2020-21 without Khris Middleton or Jrue Holiday. For that matter, even players like P.J. Tucker, Bobby Portis, and Brook Lopez were key contributors.
After all, basketball is a team sport.
The 2018-19 Toronto Raptors knew that well. Behind Leonard, they had a deep cast of contributors. Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and more were all key to their title run.
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For that matter, so was Serge Ibaka. This deal has the Raptors reuniting with their old friend. On the other hand, that isn’t their primary motivation for getting involved in this deal.
What is?