For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors will enter the preseason as defending NBA Champions. Perhaps it’s over repeated, and yes, it’s a tad bit hokey. But sometimes it’s nice to remember what every preseason breakdown, postgame tidbit, and possible acquisition rumor is all about. It’s all for one goal, a goal Toronto accomplished last season.
But the honeymoon of that championship is about to end. Technically, the Raptors will still be champions until June, however, as the preseason starts and the Raptors take the court once again, the discussion will slowly fade from last year’s dream season and start to shift to the team at hand.