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Toronto Raptors: 9 Revelations from the 2016-17 Season

By Demar Grant

Mar 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts after being called for a foul against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Raptors won 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) reacts after being called for a foul against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Verizon Center. The Raptors won 114-106. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55) drives to the basket during the second half of a 90-85 win over the Charlotte Hornets at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

1) Delon Wright is the Real Deal

Blocks

Deflections

and Passing

are Wright’s forte. Kyle Lowry‘s injury was just the opportunity Wright needed to show Dwane Casey he’s a legit player in the NBA.

Wright’s play is reminiscent of Rajon Rondo and Ricky Rubio, with less brilliant passing but better defence. His passing is great, but not dimes between opponents legs great, and he’s abhorrent to shoot even when left wide open, although he isn’t a bad shooter in any respect.

Wright loves to find his teammates, but they are times where he’ll turn the ball over trying to squeeze a pass, when the correct play is to hoist a shot. Especially in the PnR, it’s not uncommon to see Wright pass up an open mid ranger for a chance to throw a ill-advised pass.

Regardless, he’s a lanky 6 foot 4 inches who moves his feet well defensively and makes those Danny Green plays in transition, where he mystically strips the ball or blocks a shot that seemed like a surefire two points. Wright is good, but the better he plays the more complicated the guard rotation is going to get when Lowry returns.

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