2. Toronto Raptors
Starting Backcourt: Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan
The Raptors are one of only two teams to possess two 2016 All-Star backcourt players. I think you can guess the other team (SPOILERS: They’re ranked number one).
They are also the only team to have their starting backcourt playing for Team USA as both Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan helped bring home gold in Rio just a few months after leading the Raptors to a franchise record in wins and their very first Conference Finals appearance.
People can debate how good they are individually, especially DeRozan who is a notoriously poor shooter at times, but it is undeniable that their chemistry is the biggest reason for their regular season and postseason success.
Without Lowry and DeRozan, the Raptors wouldn’t even sniff the playoffs. With them, they are contenders.
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