OG Anunoby was the hottest name in the rumor mill leading up to the deadline, but the Raptors ultimately held tightly to the DPOY contender. There’s a reason so many contenders were reportedly interested in Anunoby’s services: on top of his lockdown defense, he’s an efficient spot-up shooter with some serious upside as a bruising slasher and mid-range scorer.
Andrew Wiggins’ rise from beleaguered draft bust to NBA champion and All-Star has been a joy to witness. He’s not the dangerous go-to scorer we all expected coming out of Kansas, but Wiggins’ defensive versatility, vastly improved 3-point shot, and explosive downhill driving have made him the ideal complement to the Curry-Klay-Dray core in Golden State.
Mikal Bridges will have the opportunity to test the full extent of his offensive repertoire in Brooklyn. Already established as one of the league’s premier perimeter defenders and an elite spot-up shooter, Bridges should now do more damage than ever attacking off the catch and using his length to finish in and around the paint.