Everything changed for the Toronto Raptors in the summer of 2018. The team was, once again, forced to confront the unfortunate reality that their consistent regular season success, savvy front office maneuvering, and team unity once again meant very little up against LeBron James’ generational talent. For the fifth straight year, the Raptors were in the playoffs, and for the fifth straight year, they were not good enough.
On July 18th of that year, however, the Board Man was acquired. Then, in the sixth consecutive year the Raptors made the playoffs, they were indeed good enough.