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Haunting Raptors draft pick has only gotten worse with age

I know the saying goes: "Don't dwell on the past," but since it's the offseason and the Raptors are approaching a pivotal turning point for the franchise, I can't help but reflect on some of the missteps and what-ifs. One move I look back on with deep regret — hindsight being 20/20 — is the Raptors' decision to draft Malachi Flynn in the 2020 NBA Draft, right before Desmond Bane was selected immediately after him.

Now, to be fair, you can't really come down too hard on the Raptors for their choice with the 29th overall pick in the draft; at that stage, it's either a hit or a miss — it's that straightforward.