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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, ON – APRIL 4: Delon Wright
TORONTO, ON – APRIL 4: Delon Wright /

Delon Wright

Wright’s first mostly healthy season gave a glimpse of his promise and potential. A long and athletically gifted guard, Wright needs to continue improving his shot. He has a tendency to disappear at times, seemingly unwilling to even try to make an impact. He’s too talented to suffer these types of letdowns. Consistency remains his biggest hurdle.

Early in the Washington series, Delon was arguably Toronto’s best player. He was engaged and involved all over the floor, making plays not only for himself but for his teammates. However once the series shifted to Washington for games 3 and 4, it was a different story.

Then, in the Cleveland series, Wright managed a total of 22 points in four games, 10 of which came in the series finale. Did him and Ibaka share an Uber in Washington? Was it driven by one of the aliens from Space Jam?

With Wright (and VanVleet), the Raptors point guard position appears more than able to carry on in a post-Kyle Lowry world. Wright’s defensive upside is undeniable. When playing aggressive, he’s an assembly line that churns out deflections and opposing turnovers – he’s like a migraine. Unshakeable.

Offensively, he’s slithery on drives but as discussed, must work on his shooting in order to take the next step. He may never dominate from start-to-finish but is more than capable of taking over games in spurts.

GRADE: B (both regular season + playoffs

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