On July 18th, the Toronto Raptors struck a deal to acquire not only multiple-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard, but also defensive specialist and San Antonio Spurs’ starting two-guard, Danny Green.
Last season, the Raptors trotted out a lineup that had team mainstay DeMar DeRozan starting at shooting guard for nearly every game. In 80 of the team’s 82 matchups, DeRozan was a starter, offering the team a scoring punch, with a defensive effort that lacked the same effectiveness.
With the subtraction of DeRozan, the team is now forced to adjust their starting lineup.
Kyle Lowry, Kawhi Leonard and OG Anunoby all figure to be starters under newly-minted coach Nick Nurse.