Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
Yes and no. It is possible that the Raptors will sink to the bottom of the standings if they make this deal next season. As a result of the deal, they are losing the best player in the deal. It is without a doubt that, in terms of pure win-now talent, this is a downgrade for them in terms of winning now.
However, Simons happens to be exactly the type of player they could use at the same time. As a team, the Raptors need a guard who can provide offense in half-court sets at any time. Simons is one of those types of players.
There is a possibility that Scottie Barnes will be able to make the type of leap that makes him able to replace Siakam, which will enable the Raptors to have a more functional roster going forward.
As a result of that, even if it doesn’t, it should still give them a brighter future in the future. Sharpe has the potential to become a superstar in the future.
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It is also worth mentioning that Sharpe is a Canadian – he is more likely to stay with an organization that he grew up in and is familiar with.
Is it a good idea for the Blazers to send him to that organization?
