Now that Kawhi Leonard has officially been crowned in Los Angeles, the Raptors prepare for a new era. While it is certainly a shame that he (and Danny Green) did not return to defend the title, there is evidence that the Raptors will still contend in the East this year. Lest we forget, Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, and Marc Gasol were all integral pieces in the championship run. And while a few of them are entering their twilight years in the NBA, they certainly still have the wherewithal and tenacity to hold their own in the league.
Tracking how the Raptors can still contend in the Eastern Conference
