WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 30: Gary Payton II #20 of the Washington Wizards (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
Raptors 905, the developmental affiliate of the Toronto Raptors, will be kicking off an unusual G League season today, as they will play a truncated 15-game schedule in the safety of Walt Disney World, as the league is trying to mimic the success that the NBA had in finishing out their season while keeping everyone healthy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The G League is as valuable to Toronto as any other team in the league, as their strong culture of player development has helped players like Fred VanVleet and Chris Boucher make the move from the minor leagues to the regular rotation, all the while becoming two of the most efficient scorers at their position.