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Toronto Raptors season report cards: Grades for each Individual

By Jordan Skuse

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors speaks to the media after Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Washington Wizards during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2018 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors speaks to the media after Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Washington Wizards during the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 27, 2018 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, CANADA – FEBRUARY 6: CJ Miles
TORONTO, CANADA – FEBRUARY 6: CJ Miles /

CJ Miles

The Mob Father had a very hot and cold season. He dealt with a variety of ailments, including a dental procedure that got infected – sounds like an attempted hit, no?.

It was a mixed bag for Miles, in his first season in Toronto.

Putting basketball aside for a moment, please know that CJ Miles is, first and foremost, a great person. Listen to him talk, watch him on the bench or on the court and it’s easy to develop an affection for how he approaches the game.

Despite an up and down season, Miles enjoyed his first campaign in the North. It’s not hard to see why – the dude’s light was green all season long. He was appropriately billed prior to arrival – a streaky shooter who is, more or less, a liability on defense.

Part of the Toronto’s culture reset involved more serious adoption and reliance on three-point shooting, and Miles was the biggest beneficiary of this reality. He was second, behind Kyle Lowry, with 6.5 three-point attempts per game (per nba.com). CJ is many things…shy is not one of them.

Reducing the cold spells is critical for CJ, moving forward. At times, his shot disappears entirely and Toronto’s offense feels that. His shot forces defenses to extend and when it isn’t falling, it permits teams to sag inwards and clog the painted area.

Finally, improving his cardio will help him make more of a sustained impact, not to mention it would allow him to play at a faster pace. As a rhythm shooter, getting Miles open looks in transition, while defenses scramble, must be a focus for the team’s next head coach.

GRADE: B- (both regular season + playoffs)

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