The Toronto Raptors enter the post-All-Star section of the schedule in a very unique position.
This is the 11th season of the Masai Ujiri era. In 8 of those seasons, Toronto made the playoffs. Last year, the Raptors made the play-in, so let’s keep that in the “staying competitive” bucket. That only leaves the Tampa season and this season.
It’s fair to say that, while there was no All-Star weekend in the 2020-21 season, the Raptors were not competing for a playoff spot during the latter half of their schedule.
Which bucket does this season land?