As the clock ticked down on another disappointing post-season for the Raptors, Toronto was forced to reckon with an idea we’ve all be dancing around for some time: does this team even have the juice?
On paper, as you’ll find across the internet, most acknowledged the Raptors’ talent and depth. They have two All-Star guards (Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan), a level-headed coach (Dwane Casey), some established third and fourth options (Serge Ibaka and Jonas Valanciunas), and a plethora of versatile young talent (the Bench Broskis and OG Anunoby).