It’s been a defining season for the Toronto Raptors’ management team. In what has been the culmination of over five years’ experience — including a traded home-grown star, a coaching change, countless playoff heartaches, and some encouraging storylines — Masai Ujiri has assembled a team that looks poised to succeed in nearly every facet of the post-season.
With a lethal combination of experience and talent, Toronto now has as complete a team as they’ve ever had for the playoffs. It’s what first-year Raptor Kawhi Leonard has been preparing for all year. With fresh legs, Leonard has proven over his career that he is more often than not the best player on the floor.