Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
Well, it doesn’t make them playoff hopefuls. This is an immediate downgrade.
Although, Dort is solid. He’s developed into one of the better man-to-man defenders in the NBA. With that said, he’s undersized, and an unreliable shooter.
Still, he’s an asset. The fact that he’s Canadian doesn’t hurt, either. Still, this isn’t about Dort for the Raptors.
It’s about the draft capital. Following this deal, the Raptors would have back-to-back picks in the upcoming draft.
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Throw in two extra unprotected firsts, and this may convince them to part with Anunoby.
No matter how much teams may covet players exactly like him.