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In what I regard as the best trade in Raptors history, Bryan Colangelo acquired the alleged coach-killing point guard Kyle Lowry from the Houston Rockets. The price for the energetic Lowry was Toronto’s #1 pick and guard Gary Forbes. WHAT…you don’t remember Gary Forbes?

Yes, the conditional pick (which became Steven Adams) was valuable – Mr. Forbes, not so much. He never played another NBA minute.

DENVER, CO – APRIL 15: Kevin McHale, head coach of the Houston Rockets, speaks to Kyle Lowry #7 of the Houston Rockets during a game against the Denver Nuggets on April 15, 2012 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. 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 2012 NBAE (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Since Lowry became the starter at the point, the Raptors have never failed to win less than 48 games. The team has made five straight playoff appearances during what has been by far its best run as an organization.

Kyle has twice signed contract extensions, and has built a famous bromance with DeMar DeRozan. Yes, their play in the post-season has been disappointing. But we wouldn’t be there without them. Getting Kyle for such a cheap price was a remarkable coup and worthy of our top ten.

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