The current bench unit for the Raptors does not fit the bench mob archetype. Although the team may not be like the traditional bench mob, what is apparent is that the bench depth is deeper than what is on the surface. Bench players can contribute - when propped up by a starter or two.
Perhaps, the bench can be labelled as a hybrid, complementary group of sidekicks. Indeed, the Raptors have the best net rating in the league with one bench player on the court and the fourth-best with three. The Raptors don’t use their bench the same as they did in 2017-18, but it is effective in its new role.įor sake of argument, let’s stick with a fixed starting lineup of Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., O.G. Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, and Pascal Siakam (when he returns from injury). There are five Raptor players that shape the second unit: Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher, Christian Koloko, Otto Porter Jr., and Thaddeus Young. While these five have not played together as a unit this season, their individual attributes align well. They are giants, with defensive and rebounding capability. However, most interestingly, there is an offensive spark that each of these players can contribute, on the perimeter and in the paint. Starting with Precious Achuiwa, his breakout exploded post All-Star break last year, where his perimeter presence grew, while his rim-running and defensive versatility continued to take shape. Since then, Achuiwa has continued to show positive glimpses this season, averaging 9.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. His 3-point shooting has looked shaky, shooting 19.2 percent compared to an impressive 35.9 percent last year, but this can hopefully be attributed to the small sample size of the season. The advanced stats show his impact in better perspective.
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He has raised his total rebound percentage and usage percentage (at 20.5 percent), with interesting spikes in assist percentage and free throw percentage. Worth mentioning: high usage with low efficiency is a warning sign, hence improved shooting is a priority for Precious to maximize his usage.
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