Grading every Toronto Raptors player after encouraging first half

Big Men

Pascal Siakam

Siakam came back slowly after a shoulder operation in the offseason, but his play this season might be better than what we saw during his All-Star season. Playing point guard and center for this team, Siakam is a defense force and lethal interior finisher that should’ve earned an All-Star birth. 

Grade: A

Toronto Raptors: Pascal Siakam remains a two-way star.

Chris Boucher

Boucher’s sluggish start prevents him from earning a higher grade here, but he’s quickly become so invaluable to Toronto’s cause that they resisted trade offers at the deadline. A solid rebounder and scorer that is slowly improving his shooting percentages, Boucher is the team’s Sixth Man at the moment.

Grade: B

Precious Achiuwa

There is not a more frustrating player to watch on a nightly basis than the second-year Nigerian big. Achiuwa can be maddening on offense, but he provides some real value as a rebounder and defender. If he gets that touch around the basket down, he could morph into something special.

Grade: B-

Khem Birch

Birch does not have the sexiest game in the world, but is nevertheless effective if he is placed in the right role. While he has missed tons of time due to injury and spent a few games getting back into a groove on offense, Birch is starting to look ready to assert himself in this rotation once more.

Grade: C+