Masai Ujiri chose not to wait until the NBA trade deadline to address the biggest positional need in the Raptors’ line-up. The Toronto Raptors‘ General Manager acquired Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for Terrence Ross and the lesser of Toronto’s two first round picks in the 2017 draft.
The Raptors, who have been scuffling in recent weeks, believe this trade answers some major questions, like:
- What’s the plan at power forward?
- How can the team’s defense improve?
- Do they finally have a #3 option on offense?
Ibaka – sound at both ends
Perhaps the most valuable quality of Ibaka’s game is his versatility, something the Raptors have lacked from their big men this season.