Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
Of course, Anunoby is only 25. With that in mind, some Raptors fans will question this deal. Why move him when he’s young enough to grow with Barnes?
Well, for starters, Anunoby is rumored to want out. If that is the case, it would be best to move him. Eventually, the situation is likely to grow untenable.
Moreover, Anunoby is more of a floor raiser than a ceiling raiser. He’s one of the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA – maybe even the best.
Still, he hasn’t flashed tremendous potential as a shot creator.
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Finally, and most importantly, the Raptors are getting three first-round picks in this deal. That does more for their future than keeping Anunoby.
Should the Suns send so much draft capital just to land him?