The Toronto Raptors are expected to take Matas Buzelis and Zach Edey in the latest 2024 NBA mock draft
Losing Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Christian Koloko this past year has left the organization bereft of much frontcourt size. Yes, Jakob Poeltl and Kelly Olynyk are locked up on multi-year deals and Scottie Barnes will be the face of the organization going forward, but Toronto needs more.has the Raptors taking Matas Buzelis with the No. 6 pick, a 6-foot-10 forward out of the G League Ignite.
Defensively, there’s a lot to like with Buzelis who is particularly effective working off-the-ball as a help defender. He averaged nearly two blocks per game for the Ignite this year and would give Toronto a little more inside size to protect the paint. Buzelis would be a bit of a developmental project for Toronto. Like Gradey Dick this past year, Buzelis will have to put on some weight if he’s going to find his stride, but there are parts of his game that simply can’t be taught. Finding a 6-foot-10 forward with some playmaking and shooting upside should certainly be enough to peak Toronto’s interest.Speaking of adding size, USA Today has Toronto going after the 7-foot-4 Zach Edey with its second first-round pick.
A decade or two ago, Edey would have been a sure-first No. 1 pick. He was borderline unstoppable at the collegiate level, and he showed impressive development as a post passer and paint defender this past season.
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