Morry Gash, AP
TORONTO — Nestled among a bevy of exclusive Toronto Raptors merchandise in Air Canada Centre’s Real Sports Apparel is a white No. 42 jersey.
It’s expected for the Canadian team shop to carry the uniforms of Raptors All-Star guards DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, but former University of Utah star All-American Jakob Poeltl’s threads are now available for retail, too.
That’s a testament to the 7-foot center’s increased role and doubled production in his second season as the Raptors have tweaked their offense for better fluidity.
“I feel very comfortable with it,” Poeltl said of his role.