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Precious Achiuwa has faith that his breakout is coming. So do the Raptors

CLEVELAND —Precious Achiuwa is back at the NBA’s all-star weekend — sort of — and will certainly have some fun and enjoy himself while taking part in the Rising Stars event on Friday night.

It will be a relaxing break from the rigours of the regular season and validation of the young Raptor’s place in the pecking order of first- and second-year players in the league.

But it is also just another step in a bold career path the 22-year-old forward has set out for himself.

“I want to be lethal,” Achiuwa said in a conversation earlier this week.