The Toronto Raptors are a Toronto based basketball club who are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. The franchise has won one championship till date, in 2019. Kawhi Leonard was named Finals MVP that year. They defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games in the Finals. The team play their home games at the Scotiabank Arena.
In June 2023, the team announced that Darko Rajakovic will take over as head coach for the 2023/24 season. After missing the playoffs last season, the Raptors will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming season. Star player Pascal Siakam played 71 games for the Raptors last season, and averaged 24.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.
Toronto Raptors 2023 Draft Picks
The Toronto Raptors picked Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Additionally, their second round pick in this year's draft was traded to San Antonio Spurs as a part of Jakob Poeltl deal.
Gradey Dick
Gradey Dick is a University of Kansas alumni who is known for his excellent shooting and defense. He can play as a small forward or shooting guard. He has incredible length and athleticism for his size, and brings intensity on both ends of the floor. In one college season, Dick played 36 games and averaged 14.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. He shot 44.2% from the field, including 40.3% from 3-point range.
FAQs
A. The Toronto Raptors picked Kansas forward Gradey Dick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. The Raptors forward stands 6 ft 8 in or 2.03 m tall and weighs around 205 lb or 93 kg.
A. San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 NBA lottery and selected number one pick Victor Wembanyama.
A. Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Brandon Miller (Charlotte Hornets), and Scoot Henderson (Portland Trail Blazers) were the top three picks in the 2023 NBA Draft.
A. Gregory “GG” Jackson II and Tarik Biberovic were drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics won 11 championships in his 13 year NBA career.
