The Toronto Raptors own the No. 13 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, which puts them in a position to turn that pick into a star player that can reverse this team’s fortunes. Toronto is in need of shooters, ball-handlers, and (ideally) one player who can help in both of those areas.
The Raptors have been projected to go to the SEC frequently in mock drafts, with names like Nick Smith and Cason Wallace being projected to head up north quite frequently. However, Masai Ujiri has shown he can zig when everyone else is zagging.
Toronto has typically eschewed the idea of drafting for positional need, often choosing to pick the best player available.