Long live the Malachi Richardson era. He came. He left. That’s about his impact from a Toronto Raptors perspective. Before we send young Malachi Richardson out to Philadelphia, let’s remember his tenure as a Toronto Raptor.
The acquisition
Acquired for the hefty price of Bruno Caboclo, Malachi Richardson was acquired as part of a tax-saving move. It’s only fitting that he is traded approximately one year later for the same purpose.
Nearly any player low-contract player could have served in Richardson’s place. The deal was never about acquiring Richardson. Yet, fans viewed Richardson as a former first-round pick, rather than a player the Sacramento Kings were happy to discard.