In last week’s quarter-season assessment, I wrote about how the Toronto Raptors put the ‘i’ in “mid.” Every depressing low valley was followed by an exhilarating high peak. Every disappointing player regression has been balanced with an inspiring player development.
Where was the balance last week?
Losing to a Miami Heat team without Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro at home? Losing to a Charlotte Hornets team without LaMelo Ball (heck, losing to the Hornets, period)?
Darko Rajakovic’s maiden voyage into the Head Coach position was expected to be rocky. While it has been rough, there have been signs of improvement — both in-game and between.