Anyone else from the bench you want to get some run in the series? I have narrowed it down to Battle and AJ Lawson, but those two would still be risky to play in the series for serious minutes
The grades take into account their output for their contract as well
Scottie: A-, 20ppg gets him an A, solid defensive anchor
Ingram: A-, struggled with double teams, but overall performed well offensively and even defensively.
RJ: B+, 33% from 3 isn’t great and many defensive mishaps. But overall performed well with his cutting, and ability to get to the line. Team looked terrible when he was out
IQ: B. Good stats, 37.5% from three on 7 3PA and averages 6 assists. Plays way better with Yak on the floor but without him struggled throughout the beginning of the season. Still struggles as a real point guard with his lack of playmaking.
Yak: C-. Sets good screens and his floaters are still elite. Struggles against physical bigs and gets hunted on defence (too slow). Basically way worse in every metric (points, rebounds, etc) compared to last season Yak. Unfortunate back injury makes his contract the most toxic in this team by far.
CMB: A, does everything his draft profile promised, elite at defence and provides much needed physicality off the bench. Easily top 5 rookies this season.
Ja’Kobe: A, 40% from 3 this season, elite off ball to get himself open, great POA defence
Shead: B. Great energy off the bench, good defender. Really has to work on his offence but his output for his contract makes him extremely valuable.
Mamu: A. Very cheap contract and he was essential to our success with Yak out for extended periods. Shot nearly 40% from 3, one of the best free agent signings in raptors history
Battle: C. 40% from three but on extremely low attempts. Could be because of lack of minutes but he struggles to get open for these shots unlike Ja’Kobe
Gradey: F. Pretty terrible season for him. Forgot how to shoot and can’t defend. Hopefully he bounces back next season since he is under contract for one more year