I have been re-thinking some of my hard-core beliefs about the future of the Toronto Raptors in light of the result of the NBA Championship finals. As a fan since Day 1 of our franchise, I’ve been hoping we are building towards the ultimate prize. However, watching Golden State annihilate Cleveland presented a shock to the system. Perhaps gradual improvement won’t work – getting 10% better next season would be a huge accomplishment, but still wouldn’t put the Raptors within striking distance of either the Cavaliers or Warriors. If tinkering with the core won’t work, perhaps tearing it down will.
Step 1 in Raptors teardown: trade DeMar DeRozan
