After losing Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol to free agency, the Toronto Raptors pivoted quickly, picking up Aron Baynes, Alex Len and DeAndre’ Bembry.
Bembry has defensive upside and will likely function as a depth wing, while Baynes and Len have both carved out nice careers as solid frontcourt players. Baynes especially, a San Antonio Spurs product and 2014 NBA Champion, will provide value with his mega screens, defensive physicality, and much improved floor-spacing three-point shot.
While fans may not be entirely blown away by these moves, especially with Baynes and Len replacing favourites Ibaka and Gasol, arguably the two best centres in Raptors history and key members of the championship squad, we do have to consider one thing.