Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
Obviously, the Raptors aren’t doing this deal strictly for Robinson’s rim protection.
That’s why they’re getting two first-round picks in the process. From a strict value standpoint, that makes this a fair deal for Toronto.
If previous rumors about Anunoby’s desire for a bigger role in the offense are true, that holds even more true. Keeping a dissatisfied player around is generally bad business. If Anunoby wants out, this is a great deal for the Raptors.
It may be one, even if he doesn’t. As mentioned, the Raptors have plenty of players like Anunoby already. Diversifying their defense by adding a rim protector like Robinson may be wise.
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This deal gives Toronto some future-focused assets to work with and still has a chance to improve them in the short term.
