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Toronto Raptors: Ranking the projected starting lineup for 2021

By William Konken

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 11: The Toronto Raptors teammates Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors react during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 11: The Toronto Raptors teammates Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors react during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Second Round during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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OG Anunoby – Toronto Raptors. LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Ashley Landis – Pool/Getty Images)
OG Anunoby – Toronto Raptors. LeBron James – Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Ashley Landis – Pool/Getty Images) /

4. OG Anunoby

Listen. OG Anunoby is going to have a great year. He could even breakthrough and have a stellar year.

Anunoby has the size and tools to be a great player. With more minutes and usage up for grabs in the starting lineup this year, he should capitalize on the opportunity and display his developed skills.

Anunoby’s versatility, especially defensively, is his best attribute. He basically can guard all five positions, and head coach Nick Nurse has alluded to playing OG more at the center spot this season in smaller lineups.

He will most likely get a bump in usage on the offensive side. Last year, Ibaka had a fair load on offense – though with his departure – I believe Nurse will award those touches to Anunoby. He needs to maintain composure and confidence while controlling the ball. It might be a bit rocky at times, but he has already displayed some nifty playmaking and craftiness on drives during the first three preseason games against Charlotte and Miami.

Another thing to note is that Anunoby and the Raptors recently agreed on a rookie scale extension (4-years at $72 million). Anunoby is more than deserving of the contract. It could even be a bargain deal – considering he is projected to produce big for the Raptors. The team has a good young core locked in for the future, and Anunoby is an integral part of it.

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