Much has been made of continuity this offseason for the Toronto Raptors. At some level continuity makes sense, the team experienced a historic regular season before crashing out in the second round of the playoffs, courtesy of the best basketball player on the planet. It was an embarrassing end to a great season.
Despite the ending, there were positives to be taken even from the playoffs. The improved performances of Kyle Lowry and OG Anunoby’s 18 point outing in Game 3 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, to name a few.
Nick Nurse doesn’t necessarily move the needle
Although he is the man credited with revitalizing the flat and obsolete offense of the Raptors from two seasons ago, bringing a more team-oriented, fluid style of play.