4 Free agents who should be on the Toronto Raptors' wish list

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No. 2: Isaac Okoro

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a conundrum heading into this offseason. On the one hand, they drafted and developed a wing in Isaac Okoro who is one of the best perimeter defenders in the entire league, especially checking opposing guards. On the other hand, he is a shaky shooter on offense who is a poor fit with their double-big look of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.

With new contracts on the horizon for Donovan Mitchell and Mobley it may be that Okoro slips through the cracks, and if so the Raptors would be wise to pursue him. They have plenty of on-ball scoring between Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, but they could use an elite defender to take on the toughest opponent player.

Okoro is 6'5" tall and has experience playing both the shooting guard and small forward positions. He largely takes only wide-open 3-pointers, but to his credit he has continued to improve his accuracy, hitting 38.8 percent this season. On offense, he spots up and makes the occasional cut, but on a different team, it's possible that his on-ball playmaking which seemed to be a part of his profile coming into the league could be further developed.

Defensively is where Okoro would shine, filing a role no one else in the core can fill. He lights up opposing point guards, sticking on them like glue. Still just 23 years old, Okoro has a lot of room to grow, and would make a lot of sense to grow with this roster.