There are standards — exacting, championship-calibre standards — to which the Raptors hold themselves.
So far, a couple of NBA veterans and a couple of guys trying to make their mark in the league have not met them and for one of the few times in his tenure as the team’s head coach, Nick Nurse called them out in no uncertain terms after practice on Wednesday.
Specifically, Nurse was asked about Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Stanley Johnson, two vets with NBA experience who were touted as solid defenders that would blend in seamlessly with a Raptors roster set up perfectly for them to contribute.