As we approach the start of the 2017-18 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors certainly have a new-look bench with an abundance of young talent now forced to fill much larger roles in the rotation following a handful of key contributors swapping jerseys this past off-season. In short, a lot has changed in Toronto.
But consistency will still be a key component for this particular Raptors roster to thrive throughout the year. Knowing Toronto will still rely on the scoring prowess of All-Star’s Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, it stands to reason that Serge Ibaka, the third highest paid player on the team, must become a reliable third option for sustained team success.