We’ve come a long way from draft day.
I, like many of the Toronto Raptors faithful, was locked in on Gonzaga standout Jalen Suggs. All the tools were there. A steady, head strong, two-way lead guard. With Kyle Lowry’s imminent departure, he would fit the vacated backcourt spot like a glove.
When the Raptors selected Scottie Barnes 4th overall, the disappointment of not getting our guy arose.
That disappointment lasted all of 18 hours. Barnes had already won us over in less than a day.
It’s not difficult to root for the 20-year old Barnes.