Toronto Raptors: A Review Of 4 Draft Day Trades

March 10, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers power forward Antawn Jamison (4) moves the ball against the defense of Chicago Bulls power forward Carlos Boozer (5) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 7, 2013; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Matt Bonner (15) shoots against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at AT&T Center. The Pacers won 111-100. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

June 26, 2003

This was a deal that landed the Raptors an eventual fan favorite as they traded a 2004 second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls for Matt Bonner.

The 6’10” forward made his debut a year later after earning a spot on the 2004-05 roster. As I have said before, he quickly won everyone over with his hustle, 3-point shooting ability and a quirky sense of humor.

Bonner played two seasons in Toronto before being traded to the San Antonio Spurs where he settled in quite nicely as a role player making a contribution on a team that has been a perennial contender.

The Red Rocket has drained 736 3-point field goals in his career and overall is a 41.7 percent shooter from beyond the arc.

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