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Toronto Raptors: Player grades based off preseason expectations

By Zach Wilson

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 06: Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse stands amongst his team, (L-R) Fred VanVleet #23, OG Anunoby #3, Pascal Siakam #43, Serge Ibaka #9 and Kyle Lowry #7 as a call is disputed during second half of their NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena on November 6, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 06: Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse stands amongst his team, (L-R) Fred VanVleet #23, OG Anunoby #3, Pascal Siakam #43, Serge Ibaka #9 and Kyle Lowry #7 as a call is disputed during second half of their NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena on November 6, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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Stanley Johnson: F

Stanley Johnson is the player who disappointed me the most this season. My expectations weren’t insanely high, but I did expect him to battle for a rotation spot.

He’s never been an above-average offensive player, let alone has he ever even been an average offensive player, but his defensive production has typically been strong. Couple that with the fact that Johnson was the first player signed after the departure of Kawhi Leonard, it is fair to say that fans expected more out of him.

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The former lottery pick of the Detroit Pistons has totaled 96 minutes this season and almost has as many total turnovers as he does points. His season has sung to the tune of 1.2 points per game, 0.4 turnovers per game while shooting 25.8 percent from the field, and 15.4 percent from 3-point range. At least he’s been respectable from the line, shooting 5-of-6 on the season.

It was difficult to point out a positive moment for Johnson this season. At one point he voluntarily went down to the Raptors 905, Toronto’s G-League affiliate, which is a very humble move by a former lottery pick.

Johnson does have a player option for next season which he will likely pick up. Hopefully, he can turn things around towards the conclusion of this year, and next season, because this one hasn’t been pretty.

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