Stability has ruled the Raptors under the measured leadership of Masai Ujiri. The Raptors are a a collaborative entity, each level of the chain of command providing support for the one above it. Four years ago the Toronto was a laughing stock. Today, it is one of the league’s model franchises, at least as far as continuity is concerned.
A favourable light shines upon all successful organizations. Under that spotlight, it becomes nearly impossible to hoard smart people in secrecy. The have-nots are inevitably going to want to replicate the haves; the more enviable a team’s position, the more prone it is to having its talent poached.