Miami Heat Receive: F/C Chris Boucher, F/C D.J. Wilson
Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Duncan Robinson, 2028 Second-Round Pick (MIA)
Of course, the Raptors aren’t the only team that needs shooting. Realistically, that’s a skill set any team with competitive aspirations ought to load up on.
After all, we are in the pace and space era of NBA basketball. In today’s game, teams are launching an unprecedented number of three-point attempts. Having specialists who knock them down at a high rate is essential for any playoff team.
Moreover, quality shooters can play with anyone. Having off-ball gravity means that you can co-exist with an on-ball playmaker. For that reason, it’s a skill no team can have too much of.
On the other hand, a shooting specialist with limitations won’t necessarily be able to make an impact. For example, look at Duncan Robinson in the 2021-22 playoffs.
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The Heat eventually determined that he was too significant of a defensive liability to stay in their rotation.
Is this really a player the Raptors should be targeting?