Toronto Raptors receive: G/F Danny Green, G/F Ziare Williams, 2023 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2025 First-Round Pick (MEM), 2027 First-Round Pick (MEM)
Memphis Grizzlies receive: F OG Anunoby
By contrast, the Toronto Raptors took a longer route to build their 2018-19 championship team.
In fact, the Raptors appeared to be on the mediocrity treadmill for quite some time. Every year, they put together a competent group – only to lose to whichever team LeBron James was on.
Perhaps they were never on that treadmill. Some might argue that the Raptors were only staying the course.
They maintained the type of team that was a star player away from winning it all.
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In the end, they got their star. The Raptors acquired Kawhi Leonard, and the rest is history. A few years later, they’re working towards building their next contender.
Does this deal help them do so?