The Raptors have proven to be an outstanding NBA franchise when it comes to constructing teams built for sustained success.
They have drafted astutely and developed their own talent as well as any franchise in the league over the past half decade or so and, when they have swung trades, they have added vital pieces without losing too much. That has allowed them to build a team that has won more regular-season games than any other team over the past five years, and there’s a championship banner hanging from the rafters of Scotiabank Arena that is a testament to their organizational skill.