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

Guards

Fred VanVleet

VanVleet might not be the most efficient player in the world, as he is shooting under 40% since their win over Miami, but his 54-point night against the Magic cemented his legacy as one of the best Raptor guars ever, the team’s best two-way guard, and a scorer that can take over a game at the drop of a hat.

VanVleet has done everything he can to keep the Raptors alive on both ends of the floor, and every indication points to the fact that Toronto’s first-half MVP should continue his exceptional performance.

Grade: A

Kyle Lowry

Lowry has been the subject of trade rumors due to the fact he could bolt in free agency, but he is doing everything he can to get his darling Raptors back into the postseason. Lowry is a threat to record a triple-double every night.

While Toronto’s winning streak that occured without Lowry in the lineup made some think Toronto could be better without him, their recent downturn in form proved that No. 7 can be an equalizer whenever the Raptors start to struggle. He hasn’t been an All-Star, but he has been his usual rock-solid stuff.

Grade: A-

Terence Davis

Davis’ box score stats don’t look awful, but the rookie standout was expected to become Toronto’s key perimeter reserve. His trigger-happy style of play and poor defense, combined with his extremely troubled off-court situation, have sapped away all the goodwill he has engendered last year.

Grade: C

Matt Thomas

Thomas made a push for playing time in the early part of the season, but his poor defense has made him almost unplayable. He’s making 3-pointers at just a 38% clip, which isn’t good considering he’s only on this roster because of his shooting ability.

Grade: C-

Malachi Flynn

Flynn has averaged just 2.2 points per game, shooting 27% from the field and 19% from 3-point range. While the former conference Player of the Year and first-round pick has plenty of potential left to work on, it’s very hard to give him any sort of positive grade during his difficult rookie season.

Grade: D