Toronto Raptors are navigating the aftermath of Masai Ujiri's departure and his significant trade for Brandon Ingram. General manager Bobby Webster is challenged to define the team's identity around Ingram, who has not yet played for them. The selection of Collin Murray-Boyles adds complexity, as his style may affect Ingram's optimal role. The upcoming season will focus heavily on Ingram's scoring abilities and how they translate into wins, leading to a critical evaluation of team development and performance.
Ingram has yet to take the court for the Raptors, but he'll forever be anchored to whatever Ujiri and Co. were mapping out. With the ninth overall pick, the front office selected Collin Murray-Boyles. And while Murray-Boyles could be a defensive mastermind, his bully-connector offensive archetype further clouds Ingram's ideal lineup composition.
The season will ultimately be judged on what Ingram and his carnival of scoring tools look like in a Raptors jersey - and how many wins it leads to.
Ingram finished what is still one of his healthiest and encouraging seasons to date. The Duke product played in 62 of 72 games and had a career-high in usage and three-point percentage.
Masai Ujiri is gone, but his thought process remains stamped on the roster. General manager Bobby Webster is now tasked with completing the puzzle left by his predecessor.
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