With the clock inexorably marching closer to the start of the NBA season, our thoughts shift away from evaluating the rebuilt roster. Instead, we question whether the Toronto Raptors as presently constructed are ready to be advanced from “promising” to “elite”. Is our team on the verge of greatness, or are we still standing, nose pressed against the glass, on the outside?
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Winning in the NBA is fantastically difficult, yet there are teams which consistently bubble to the top. Here’s a list of champions and finalists, and when you peruse it, you’ll note the same teams’ names appearing with maddening regularity.