Toronto Raptors: Promising second-round target dominates in workout

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Javonte Smart #1 of the LSU Tigers (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The Toronto Raptors will spend most of their time deciding if a player like Jalen Suggs or Evan Mobley should be the team’s selection at No. 4 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, but they also need to iron out a plan for the No. 46 and No. 47 overall picks. After a strong workout, LSU guard Javonte Smart might have wiggled his way into their draft plans.

Smart, a Baton Rouge native, was a former top recruit who chose to stay local and play for the Tigers. A three-year starter, Smart averaged 16.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while helping LSU make it to the NCAA Tournament.

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