Toronto Raptors: 9 Revelations from the 2016-17 Season

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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Mar 21, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) and forward Patrick Patterson (54) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) react after a basket in overtime against the Chicago Bulls at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Chicago 122-120 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /

3) DeMar DeRozan is Finally Choosing to Pass 

Yes, DeRozan (or DeKobe DeBryant as Chris affectionately calls him) is a scorer at heart and always will be, but he’s showing us he can move the rock.

DeRozan probably doesn’t want to, but he has to now that Lowry’s out and people were making fun of the Raptors comically low assist rate since the all-star break.

Over the last five games he’s been serving six assists per contest and the ball is actually moving in the Raptors offence. Who knew?