We’ve seen once before what happens with the Raptors in the playoffs when their top dog performs and a good young player steps up. And the same thing could happen once again this year with Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, writes loung_s.
team that won it all last season and the 2019-20 squad that is trying to repeat, and you’ll see quite a few similarities.
Siakam admitted that during the three-month span that he was forced into quarantine until when he arrived in Florida for the Raptors’ restart camp he hasn’t been able to get any shots up or do anything basketball-related. It’s the longest stretch he’s gone without doing something basketball-related since he first picked up the game.
With that said, it’s not like Siakam isn’t aware the long layoff could have adverse effects on his game. To his credit, he said he’s working hard to look at that time off as just another challenge to overcome and get back on the court better than ever. Ahead of last year’s post-season, everyone knew that Leonard was going to be the guy and then maybe Kyle Lowry would be that secondary offensive option. Instead, Siakam emerged as the secondary option, a welcome surprise for the Raptors as he not only was a key contributor to their title, but it also cleared up a somewhat foggy future for the team.
“I think it’s coming along nicely,” Anunoby said of his offensive game. “I’ve been working on it the whole time we’ve been allowed to be back in the gym, just working on new stuff, shots from different spots on the floor, and then even the shooting, ball-handling, all that stuff. I think it’s coming together nicely.”
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