The bench mob is getting league-wide attention. The buyout and trade deadlines have long passed. There is no mystery to the Raptors anymore. But there is a mystery bubbling within the organization. It isn’t about roster spots, or contract extensions. It isn’t about any inner-squad drama, or throwing soup. It is about a very specific pair of shoes.
When you think about Nike Monarchs, you probably don’t think about NBA superstars. You might think about your dad, or your grandpa, or your gym teacher who doesn’t appear to have ever played a sport outside a video game.