With a little over a dozen games into the NBA season, the Toronto Raptors have already notched the equivalent of a quarter of last season’s wins here in 2021-22. Periphery critique of the roster, rotation decisions, bench play etc makes it easy to overlook the clear fringe improvements the team has shown.
The numerous storylines already emerging within the Raptors, which include, but aren't limited to, Pascal Siakam’s return, Fred VanVleet’s dominance, Scottie Barnes's premature Rookie of the Year campaign, and Precious Achiuwa’s offensive rawness. But Toronto’s point guard rotation has emerged as an unexpected question mark on a team starved for more traditional playmaking and spacing.