Reaction Podcast – Raptors trade Terrence Ross for Serge Ibaka

Host William Lou giddily breaks down the Raptors’ win-now trade for Serge Ibaka.

1. Ibaka gives the Raptors depth and flexibility
   1. Raptors have 48 minutes of quality PF
   2. Can play center with Patterson
2. Efficient around the hoop, can shoot three
   1. Shooting 39 percent from above the break
   2. 70.5 percent around the basket
3. Defensive presence
   1. 52.9 percent allowed at rim compared to 43.6 percent allowed last season
   2. Not the same ups as before, but still effective
   3. Best off playing center
4. Playoffs experience
   1. 89 playoff games, WCF runs, Finals appearance
   2. Consistently performed in the playoffs
   3. Nastiness
5. Bird rights
   1. Full bird rights, decision coming in the summer with Lowry, Patterson
   2. Woj reports Raptors will be “aggressive in working to re-sign Ibaka this summer”
6. Farewell to Ross
   1. Was a good soldier
   2. Hopefully he fills a role for ORL
   3. No longer needing to root for him

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