There has been no bigger disappointment for the Toronto Raptors this season than the bench. After having the best reserve unit in the NBA a season ago, Toronto’s second unit has been consistently dreadful all year. They don’t have the same energy, playmaking, and defensive presence which made last year’s group was so special. They miss Pascal Siakam.
Early in the season, it wasn’t clear who would earn the starting powerforward spot. In fact, it was OG Anunoby who seemed to have the inside track. However, as Anunoby missed several preseason contests due to a death in the family, Pascal grabbed the starting position and never let go.