Basketball is a game of matchups, now more than ever. Teams look to create an advantage wherever possible, mixing and matching lineups looking for the best combination for the right occasion. The Toronto Raptors are no different, and last season utilized the rotation of their centers to great effect.
Initially, the Raptors rotated their lineup with Serge Ibaka and Jonas Valanciunas on the roster. Everything was match-up dependent. Ibaka and Valanciunas are completely different players – Ibaka is the more mobile and athletic center while Valanciunas is a ground-bound center who sets a strong screen and knows how to finish.