The Raptors have only made two draft selections since 2017, so there's no telling what they'll do this year. But now that the NBADraft date is set, it's time to start asking questions. (via loung_s)
If the Raptors are looking at retaining only one of Gasol or Ibaka, however, and are in need of a big man who would be able to make an impact immediately, a player like smooth-shooting, rim-protecting Jalen Smith from Maryland could be a good fit. Or perhaps Washington centre Isaiah Stewart, who isn’t a great athlete but understands his role well as a strong positional defender with excellent hands.
Of all the bigs who are projected as late-first-rounders, Nnaji seems like he’d be the most intriguing for the Raptors, as the last time they took a kid with raw athleticism and motor and seemingly not much else was in 2016 — and that was Siakam, who’s now an all-star and the team’s leading scorer.Of course, selecting a player with their first-round pick isn’t the only option for the Raptors.
So while we don’t really have much an idea of what Webster likes to do at the draft, we do have a pretty good idea that he likes making deals.
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