Grading every Toronto Raptors player after turbulent start to 2022

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TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 05: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors dunks against the Boston Celtics (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /

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O.G. Anunoby: A

While his 3-point shooting is down, that doesn’t take away from a brilliant season. Averaging career-best marks in points per game and steaks, Anunoby has established himself as the team’s second-best player behind Siakam and a frontrunner for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Scottie Barnes: B-

While Barnes had some concerningly poor games early in the year, it’s not easy to be great and exceed his rookie year numbers with so many minor injuries. He’s looked like his old self offensively in the last few games, and his high assist numbers show genuine development in his playmaking ability.

Toronto Raptors: Scottie Barnes is back to his old self.

Otto Porter Jr: C

While he’s had some nice moments when he’s been on the floor, the durability issues that have plagued Porter his whole career have resurfaced in Toronto. Porter has played in just eight games this season, and his scoring has dropped since leaving Golden State.

Juancho Hernangomez: B+

Hernangomez started slowly, but he has exceeded my wildest expectations as a rebounder and interior scorer. Once his 3-point percentage starts to pick up, Juancho will keep playing so well that it will be very hard for Toronto to take him out of the rotation.

Justin Champagnie: Incomplete

Can you really make a judgment on Champagnie’s value when he’s played in only a couple of games?

Ron Harper Jr: Incomplete

See above.