LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Dwight Powell #7 of the Dallas Mavericks (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
While the Toronto Raptors proved emphatically that even after the Grizzlies failed in Vancouver, a Canadian NBA team can still be run well, win consistently, and develop a passionate fanbase that unites the entire country. The success of the Raptors has helped inspire a whole new generation of Canadian-born ballers ready to make their mark on the basketball landscape.
Despite all of that, Toronto hasn’t always been the best with regards to adding native Canadiens to the roster. There have been some exceptions, however, especially considering how well Chris Boucher has played this season, but he has proven to be an exception.