Amit Mann and Katie Heindl break down why a leap from Scottie Barnes and Dennis Schroder shining in his new opportunity are significant factors in Toronto finishing top-6 in the Eastern Conference.
The Toronto Raptors appeared to be a perfect destination for Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard, who requested a trade this offseason in what turned out to be a depressed market for a 33-year-old point guard with four years and approximately $216 million remaining on his contract.
After all, the Raptors lost starting point guard Fred VanVleet in free agency this offseason and, with a glutton of defensive-wings but a lack of pull-up shooting and floor-spacing, Lillard was the perfect basketball fit and the missing piece for a Raptors team in desperate need of an offensive superstar.