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Five under-the-radar players who have destroyed the Toronto Raptors over the years

By Jordan Skuse

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Head Coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons celebrates with Reggie Jackson #1 after defeating the Toronto Raptors in an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 14, 2018 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Head Coach Dwane Casey of the Detroit Pistons celebrates with Reggie Jackson #1 after defeating the Toronto Raptors in an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on November 14, 2018 in Toronto, 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. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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Doug McDermott

It’s easy to recall multiple times when Doug McDermott torched the Toronto Raptors. I’m talking TORCHED!

McDermott saw Toronto seven different times as a member of the Bulls, scoring 20 or more in three of those contests. One particular outing, back in 2015-16, the Creighton product poured in 30 points against the dinos, going 4-5 from distance in a 116-106 home win for Chicago.

Less than a month later, McDermott took his talents to Toronto and dropped 29 in a 109-107 road win for the Bulls. In fact, Chicago went 7-0 versus Toronto during McDermott’s tenure, a stat that, by itself, legitimizes his inclusion on this list.

In 14 career appearances versus the Raptors, McDermott’s per-game point average sits at 10.2, putting Toronto in elite company with both Memphis (10.8) and Charlotte (11.2). Those three squads are the only teams who have allowed McDermott to average double-digit points.

Since leaving the Bulls via trade during the 2016-17 season, McDermott has been held in check by Toronto. He hasn’t reached double digits in his last seven tries and seems to have lost his way a little bit ever since Chicago moved him.

Besides the Bulls, McDermott longest tenure with a team has been one season. With two years remaining on his deal with the Pacers, next season represents a huge opportunity for McDermott to carve out a meaningful role with what is now team number six.

Regardless of how he’s playing at the time, a part of me shudders every time I see Doug McDermott check-in against the Raptors. He may not have the athleticism of a Giannis or play defence like Kawhi, but his shooting stroke can squash dreams, if just for one night.

A Raptor killer, through and through.

*DOUG MCDERMOTT CAREER GAME LOG VERSUS THE TORONTO RAPTORS*

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