Raptors: Grading every player after first half of 2020-21 season

Wings

Norman Powell

Even on a team with VanVleet and Kyle Lowry in the backcourt, Powell has been the team’s leading scorer since their January 22 win against the Heat. Since then, Powell is averaging 23.1 points on 53% shooting and 45% 3-point shooting despite taking almost seven attempts from deep per game.

Powell has a player option for next season, but it wouldn’t be crazy for him to opt out, as he could end up getting an average annual value somewhere close to what VanVleet picked up in his $85 million contract this offseason. Toronto could get burned if he leaves, as his scoring has been invaluable.

Grade: A-

OG Anunoby

Coming into the year, Anunoby was one of the game’s best perimeter defenders, but merely an average offensive player. Anunoby has since evolved into a lethal shooter than is averaging just under 40% beyond the arc this season.

Anunoby’s 7-2 wingspan and physical style of play allows him to guard the 3-point line and take on some of the stronger power forwards in the league. He has quickly become an undroppable player, and his offensive improvements could make him a key piece of Toronto’s future for way beyond 2022.

Grade: A

DeAndre’ Bembry

Bembry is averaging 4.4 points per game, which isn’t a ton for a key reserve, but he has prven to be an efficient offensive player, valuable rim-runner, and compotent ball-handler. He might not be the offensive threat that the Hawks thought he would be, but he looks like a quality rotational player.

Grade: B

Yuta Watanabe

Yuta is a very unusual player. While he is one of the worst offensive performers and finishers at any position in the league, his hustle and versatility on defense has helped him earn consistent playing time. The Raptors will keep leaning on him, so he needs to improve his offensive game.

Grade: B-

Paul Watson

Watson has barely made any appearances this season, but he’s shown that his ability to knock down some 3-pointers. Watson dould improve his grade if Toronto gives him some more opportunities in the second half.

Grade: B-

Patrick McCaw

McCaw has played in just three games since returning from injury, and he has yet to score a point. You and I (unless you’re a Raptors player) have scored as many points for the Raptors this season as McCaw. The Raptors need to trade him for a bag of cheese doodles. That would be a bargain at this point.

Grade: F