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Toronto Raptors: Ranking Raptors players in 2018-19

By Jordan Fleguel

TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 30: Kyle Lowry #7 and Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors high five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves January 30, 2018 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - JANUARY 30: Kyle Lowry #7 and Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors high five during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves January 30, 2018 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Toronto Raptors – Delon Wright (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

#9 Delon Wright

Having the option to choose between Delon Wright and Fred VanVleet as your backup point guard might be Nick Nurse’s greatest luxury.  Wright doesn’t get enough credit for his ability to run an offense and to contribute to winning in various ways.

Wright’s size (6’5) is rare for a point guard, and it makes him much harder to defend.  He can see and shoot over shorter guards, he has access to different passing angles, he can finish creatively at the basket, and he rebounds at a high level.

However, Wright’s defense is what really sets him apart from Lowry and VanVleet.  He is significantly taller, quicker, and longer than them, making him the most talented defender at the point guard spot.

At the end of games, Wright can be tasked with locking down the league’s best point guards so that Lowry doesn’t have to carry that burden.

Wright is only 26 years-old and has time to improve in all facets of the game.

The biggest concern is with his jump shot. His percentages are solid, but his release isn’t especially quick. Wright often needs to “wind-up” his jumper, limiting his ability to shoot from the midrange or when contested at the three-point line.

With that said, Wright doesn’t have any other glaring weaknesses, and time and experience will only make him better.  Wright’s size also gives him the ability to play minutes at the shooting guard position, where he can run the floor and use his ability to attack the basket.

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