It’s OK to admit to some nervousness as we head into 2019 with the Toronto Raptors. As fans that feeling never really goes away, of course — especially with Toronto sports teams — but we should resolve to feel less anxious about the Raptors anyway. They squad is good, and they’ve been playing extremely well more often than not this calendar year. (Even acknowledging last season’s playoff flame-out.)
Yes, we’d like these Raptors to all to be a bit healthier right now, or to get out of whatever mind-altering slumps they may or may not be in at the current moment, but still: the pieces are there for greatness.