"Both things can be true. You can sort of be proud of what you did, but also have a hunger and grit this summer to advance beyond that."
"Building on this year's success and going into next season ready to win a playoff series will take a lot of work from the front office and players alike. Every player's offseason workout will look different, but they should all be focused on two things: shooting and conditioning. Those were the two things Darko Rajaković mentioned in his end-of-season media availability."
"The Raptors were one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the association this season. A lack of shooting is difficult to navigate in today's NBA, as it makes spacing difficult and makes it tricky to keep up with some of the better offenses in the league. The Raptors were able to make up for some of those shortcomings with a great defense and successful transition offense, but excelling at just one end of the floor isn't enough to win at the highest level."
The Raptors returned to the playoffs after 2021 and generated mixed feelings about the season and future. They finished fifth in the Eastern Conference, exceeded expectations, and pushed the more veteran Cleveland Cavaliers to the brink despite missing two starters. Pride is paired with unfinished business and a desire to advance further. GM Bobby Webster emphasized that both pride and hunger can coexist, with work needed over the summer. Darko Rajaković pointed to shooting and conditioning as key offseason focuses. The team struggled as one of the worst 3-point shooting teams, which limited spacing and made it harder to match stronger offenses. Defense and transition offense helped, but offense must improve to win at the highest level.
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