Toronto is still the same Toronto for me, they are good enough to be a talented good team but definitely not good enough to be the champions, they can go as far as finals this year which is definitely a change of pace for them but that would be the maximum for them, whoever comes from west will beat them eventually.
Raptors really didn't changed year by year. Also known for always choking in the playoffs especially during LeBron's dominance in the East. But this time, with Kawhi Leonard on board, I can't really say if that will be the case again. Kawhi does have a
"unique skill" that Lowry or DeRozan doesn't have that can changed the whole phase of the game.
We just have to wait where they will end up.
Feel bad for DeMarcus Cousins.
With his recent injury, his target on acquiring a max contract now have a slimmer chance. If you guys remember, he targeted it last free agency but he ended up injured so obviously his market value drastically down. He signed a 1 year contract to Warriors while preparing for something big in the next free agency. And now, he will meet the next market again with an injury status.
His first injury is quiet serious but still managed to return to his usual playing
(although not the same during his Sacramento Kings & Pelicans days) after a year as we seen when he came back last January. And now with his recent injury that makes him out now the whole post season, it would be tough again to make a comeback.