#shot-blocking

#shot-blocking

Going into the final 2025 game for Toronto on New Year's Eve against Denver, I thought Bamba might carve out a larger role for the Raptors going forward. With Toronto as clear favorites heading in, it seemed like a good opportunity to give Bamba extended minutes - especially since Denver only had Jonas Valanciunas and DaRon Holmes as their true bigs available.

Although I wasn't initially high on his potential, Toronto definitely landed a promising prospect in Collin Murray-Boyles after selecting him ninth overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. While Collin Murray-Boyles may not match the level of Kon Knueppel or Derik Queen (another prospect I was initially low on during the pre-draft process), CMB's potential and unique skill set still provide valuable upside for Toronto.