Coming off an incredible latter half of the postseason, Fred VanVleet knew just as well as anyone that he would have an increased role for the Toronto Raptors in the 2019-NBA season. Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard departed Toronto for the lure of L.A., just at different ends of the corridor and, therefore, there were roles to be filled.
Initially, it seemed like Norman Powell would lineup as the Raptors starting shooting guard, with OG Anunoby as the starting small forward. However, only one of those predictions rang true – so far at least – with Anunoby regaining his previous role as the starting small forward.