The Toronto Raptors Are UNDERRATED For 2025! (NBA Deep Dive)

[@DeHave]

905 how we feeling? 🇨🇦 40 wins? 🔥 I think playin tourney for sure! 🙏🏻 Note: the audio in this video will be inconsistent at times with volume! I had a bunch of issues with the recording and I tried my best to fix it in the editing process lol it may sound a little different than normal as well! Hope you understand, it’ll be better for next video, I really apologize 🙏🏻💛

[@paulwall7045]

We're automatically gonna be in the play in because the east is weak af. Brooklyn, washington, Charlotte, Chicago and atl are trash.

[@KarenLHall113]

When you say “905” , do you mean Raptors fans? If so, slight correction for you: Raptors 905 is the G league affiliate team and they play in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto, where the area code is 905. The area code in Toronto proper is 416, and that’s the origin of “The Six” -a nickname for the city. And to answer your question: I am feeling optimistic! Can’t wait to see our young core - Barnes, Barrett, Quickley, aka BBQ - play a whole season together.

[@KyleLowryRaptorsGOAT]

@@DeHave the young core is exciting to me. I don't think the front office wants to tank per se, but they have acknowledged that they are in a rebuild. I feel that this rebuild should have happened 2 or 3 years ago instead of deciding to go with the Fred-Pascal-OG core

[@michaelpatalano9884]

Is a diehard Knicks fan, I will ALWAYS wish RJ and IQ the best. I miss them so much and will always be a fan!

[@KyleLowryRaptorsGOAT]

I feel the same about OG and Precious as a Raptors fan. They can be very good players

[@DeHave]

Love the mutual respect, that’s what this community is about, thanks for both being so awesome 🙏🏻💛

[@appleseed445]

We feel the same about OG and precious. Knicks fans have slowly been becoming my favourite. Most I’ve come across have similar sentiments to you and that’s rare in sports. I’m rooting for y’all even though I shouldn’t be. I’ll be rooting for us to tank lol

[@HalfAsianDerp]

Toronto fan here. Love the breakdown, I think a lot of people are underselling how great IQ and RJ could be. I know there are a lot of Knicks fans that have been frustrated with RJ, and I was too when I watched him there. But something about playing on home soil brings out the best in that young man and he is showing out in Toronto and the international stage. If IQ can reach a similar potential to Maxey and their rookies and Gradey develop well. Could see this team being top 5 seed in the east within the next 3-5 years.

[@DeHave]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for the feedback and support, good luck next year 🙏🏻

[@Historia22259]

I watch your videos from France and I appreciate your content. You're too good for this job dude.

[@DeHave]

Thank you so much that means a lot! This made my day! 🙏🏻

[@MasonDMT]

Great analysis of the raps. The team this year is easily a play-in in the East (barring injuries). RJ’s growth from playing from with team Canada is going to be exciting to see. A lot of fans in Toronto aren’t hip to Chomche yet, many fans are still salty and jaded over the trading Jakob for the 8th pick and are low on Masai, but real ones know he might of just drafted two back to back diamonds in the rough with Shead & Chomche. The hope is Chomche doesn’t develop too quickly before we gotta pay him 😅. Mogbo is a solid pick, will be interesting to see how great of a chemistry he will have when Scottie plays with the new bench mob. Overall, Coach Darko has his work cut out for him to figure out the rotations cause we have a lot of young guys hungry for minutes.

[@terrancedavis4851]

Also for ulrich chomche, what he showed in summer league is very exciting. He’s improved much from his Africa league days and one thing that stood out is how fast he is. At 7ft running the floor he out ran everybody he is fast af, doesnt even make sense how fast he is. He needs to learn the game but he smart and looks determined to develop his game . He could end up being the best player we selected this draft

[@paulwall7045]

The players we drafted has high upside. Shead has the lowest upside but he has that dog in him.. Mogbo needs to gain that confidence and gain that edge in him. He's to laid back..

[@danielli1897]

I think by 2 years he will be top 6 drafts in this 2024 class

[@peterd.2963]

UNFORTUNATELY UNDER THESE RAPTORS TRAINING TEAM ULRICH GETS HOSED...AND F.CKED UP AND THE SAME NUMBER THEY DONE ON BANTON ...

[@MRBp2024]

Great video! I don't agree with OG being a top 2 player on Raptors when he go traded. OG was never a top 2 Raptor in his entire Raptor career. Scottie was & is better then OG. Scottie was the best player on Raptors last season while Siakam + OG was on the team. Siakam was still the 'best player' by reputation and what he's done over the past 4-5 years. Scottie however was clearly better then Siakam for majority of there time together last sesson. Siakam had a poor start to the season while Scottie was playing like a top 20 player to start the year. Siakam improved and started to play at high level again where it was close between him & Scottie. However Scottie had to sacrifice his game abit so Siakam was comfortable given how he was a non shooting threat on the court during last season on Raptors before the trade. But with OG he was playing his most efficient stretch of basketball, improved as a driver in traffic. OG on defense quit on the team his last month.

[@rarciga]

Scottie sucks

[@kofiasabere1973]

Good job........more raptors content please

[@DeHave]

Thanks! After the deep dive series should be going back to my normal stuff so every team will get content, definitely the Raps 🙏🏻🔥

[@its444entertainment4]

Masai spent 1 Mil on the Ulrich Chomche Pick. “Cash Considerations”. The motive being to develop him for the next 5 years with high hopes he turns into something great only being 18 years old.

[@DeHave]

He’s exiting for sure!

[@freshjellomusic5097]

I agree, Scottie Barnes is Amazing! I think a lot of people underestimate his impact on the game. I also am a big Nick Nurse fan, he is a great coach and an entertaining figure. I even pulled for the 76'rs a few times because of Nick.

[@DeHave]

Totally agree about Scottie! That’s awesome! I just think it’s really hard not to love Nick Nurse, like you said he’s just so funny sometimes on the sideline 😂 he’s a great coach like you said too! For sure the best 76ers coach since I’ve been watching! Thanks so much for the feedback 🙏🏻

[@KyleLowryRaptorsGOAT]

I miss Nick. If Dwane Casey was our coach in 2019, we would've lost in the second round.

[@Toonie2k]

Honestly as a raptors fan u killed this video, didn’t force anything and I can tell u genuinely did ur research, earned a sub

[@DeHave]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you 🙏🏻

[@dan61909]

Gary Trent Jr fits the timeline, but he offered so little outside of his outside shooting. He didn’t develop with us at all, part of that was the coach he had when he was younger (Nurse was never too good at developing). And like u mentioned we got too many SG’s all of them younger with way more potential. 🔥 video

[@ScottieDPOYY]

I mean, sure but he was offered money and years by us. I agree minus it feels like you are saying we didn't want him, when we did (I assume mostly as an asset)

[@philc3956]

Great overall analysis man! Chris Boucher one of my personal favorites.. Unfortunately not going to get a lot of run this season

[@DeHave]

I like him a lot too! Total dawg! Thanks for the support! Happy you enjoyed it 🙏🏻

[@GhostWriter-Gohan]

You earned a sub in less than 3s with that Black Ops 1 mp theme 😂

[@DeHave]

Lets go!! I was a call of duty KZbinr before I started making NBA content, so I try to include some cod music in most of my videos lol

[@noblevenom2858]

i appreciate that you put so much effort into this. kinda irritates me when a random talks about a team completely uneducated but you clearly did your research here. well done

[@Dennyg289]

Mixing Ulrich with development first coaches like Jama Mahlalela and Darko Rajakovic is a serious plus. He will be developed properly and it is nothing but benefits for him. However it is up to Ulrich mentally to take advantage and I am sure he will.

[@KP-wt8qr]

We can be a play in team, but we need more depth to truly start competing, personally I'm not stressed it takes time to ascend the mountain again.

[@Chillmindedpanther13]

Thought Bruce for Cam Johnson trade would have happened by now.

[@baramudita1171]

koloko isn’t on the raptors. he suffered a blood clot issue last season and was waived. i don’t think he’s been cleared to play in the nba yet, but may be cleared before the start of the season. would really love to have him back on the raptors though!

[@DeHave]

Thanks for the info! I knew about the blood clot but multiple sites including ESPN have him on the roster rn 😂 my bad! Thanks again 🙏🏻

[@MrCanada411]

@@DeHave He was waived by the team to make room for a Pascal trade but is still working out with tthe team and he is seen at most team events including working out with Bruce Brown etc.

[@baramudita1171]

@@DeHave no worries! there’s been a lot of talk about the raptors signing him again once the nba allows it, and he’s such a fan favorite in toronto

[@justyouraveragejoe9060]

Love the vids lad

[@DeHave]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoy them, also cool profile pic, I love beerus 🙏🏻

[@wakeboardboy96]

Great video man

[@DeHave]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻💛

[@leecruz1086]

Great video, Dantavius!

[@DeHave]

Dantavius? I’m old and unaware if this is meme, please explain if you can 😂

[@newworldorder8948]

Im from Toronto, love this take ❤

[@37Hulk]

I am a Raptors Fan Excellent job DeHave!!

[@DeHave]

Thank you so much, good luck next year 🙏🏻💛

[@terrancedavis4851]

For a 76ers fan surprised how accurately ur evaluation of the raptor players especially knowing the little nuisance of RJ being the big two and gradey at the 3 lol. Doesnt matter in grand scheme but does irk me when people in the raptor fan base dnt even understand that n just slot rj as a sf.

[@isaiah21121221]

Love that repect you give to every team most fans are too closed-minded and get caught up in their emotions and forget we're all just spectators...the Raps are the most hated/disrespected team in the league we get hate from the league and bipolar "fans". But thanks for your honest take keep up the great work you just a new sub watching your other vids now

[@DeHave]

You’re a legend for this! Thank you so much for your support! Wishing you, your city and team love and luck! Thank you 🙏🏻💛🤝

[@MyronJohn.]

I appreciate this video🫡🦖

[@DeHave]

Thank you, i appreciate the support 🙏🏻💛

[@pjx607]

Coach Nurse is a great coach and 76ers are lucky to have him. He just doesn't do well with younger stars. He needs established guys like Joel and PG13. You guys have a chance this year to win a chip.

[@DeHave]

This is great feedback, never thought of that but definitely makes sense! I’m telling you, it’s a night and day difference going from Doc Rivers to Coach Nurse! 🙏🏻🔥

[@karimw.9954]

A starting quality combo guard that plays both sides of the court would really elevate this roster. The Raptors could take a flyer on someone like Colin Sexton but maybe a player who can defend two positions up would be more ideal.

[@Jay_Pow67]

We already have that exact player in Ja’kobe Walter he just needs some time this is a process.

[@karimw.9954]

@@Jay_Pow67 I thought about Ja'Kobe, if he can develop into more of a playmaker.

[@terrancedavis4851]

Sexton could fit well in Toronto we’d hope ja kobe would fulfill that role though. We need either center depth that could be a lob threat/shooter or a younger center closer in age to the core. Poetle is good for now and is very solid but his ceiling isnt very high and cant space the floor at all. He is still very good still especially on defence

[@KyleLowryRaptorsGOAT]

They don't need more guards. We have Gradey Dick, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, Davion Mitchell, Barrett, Quickley, and Bruce Brown. The roster probably needs more forwards and center depth though

[@karimw.9954]

@@KyleLowryRaptorsGOAT Gradey, Jamal, Davion, Bruce...none are starter quality

[@shaolinrasta2289]

Fun fact: Kyle Corver taught Ulrich (ool-rish) how to shoot 3's hence his %. Also the "g" is silent in Mogbo :)

[@DeHave]

Thanks for the info 🙏🏻

[@shaolinrasta2289]

@@DeHave thanks for an awesome video about my Raptors. If you continue making raptors content, raptors fans will bless you with subs. 💯

[@shannonferguson3029]

I thought IQ was cool with the Raptors. I thought RJ was the best player on the team when he joined Toronto. I think people don’t really notice the player he is while still growing. I predict Tor will be much better and Scottie will get all the credit, while RJ will be the one impacting with his scoring and aggressiveness. Must be nice lol.

[@416nameless]

Underrated, that’s how we like it.

[@416nameless]

So y’all don’t see it coming when we smack you in the mouth.

[@chriswilson2794]

To be honest I haven’t watched a lot of Toronto basketball last Season, but doesn’t seem like a 50/50 thing despite the east being weak? Like they have really good players in Scottie RJ and Quickley and drafted well but they seem to lack Defense and have to rely on them to cook up every game

[@hbksaint]

Nwora isn’t on the team anymore sadly, I believe he’s overseas rn

[@DeHave]

Thanks for the correction! I think he’s a very good shooter! You wishing he was still with the team?

[@hbksaint]

@@DeHavehell yea, we need a backup PF currently since we’re seeming to push away from Boucher, Nwora had flashes of greatness and a couple 10+ point games off the bench. I was really disappointed we let him leave

[@HKashaf]

Except for Sheed, all the drafts are atleast one year away. Chomche would have been a top5 pick next year. His potential is similar to Giannis or Scottie Barnes but extremely raw.I am glad they got him before he went to college. I don’t they want Mogbo at Center in NBA, he had ridiculous growth spurt in the last couple of piece. Scottie Barnes best friend, also an intelligent player. He needs to add shooting to him game. There is good chance they sign their previous 2nd round pick Christian Koloko when he is cleared by the league. Still missing few pieces and they added depth to their 905 roster . Next step is to how much of this translate to bench. Starters are pretty good, Quickley, Barnes, Barret, Poetle and maybe Grady Dick.

[@jonhoge153]

I believe we traded 'cash considerations' for the 57th pick

[@MrCanada411]

1 million dollars.

[@DeHave]

Thanks for the info, my bad! He’s an exciting talent that’s for sure 🙏🏻

[@416nameless]

And yes, you are right. The NBA tore down our championship organization in less than a five-year span.

[@PhoTimeFamJam]

IQ is #1 of having the best floater shot.

[@MrCanada411]

Jordon Nwora was a free agent who signed with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi and the EuroLeague today.. He is no longer on the Raptors.

[@DeHave]

Thanks for the info, I’ll gladly take the L on that 🙏🏻

[@proffessortoke3063]

The thing about Mogbo is, he is not going to be playing center at the NBA level. He got away with it in college but it's not gonna happen in the NBA, the guy is only 6'6. We'd be better off playing scottie at center in our small ball lineups.

[@proffessortoke3063]

On top of that he can't really shoot atm, so I don't really see where he fits in with this group. I guess we will have to wait and see.

[@KeyanuZambrano-v7o]

Black ops banger

[@DeHave]

Let’s go! I used to make Cod class setup content on this channel for 4 years. Most of my subs came from Cold War! Not sure if you were here for that but that’s why I always use the music in the vids! It’s iconic 🙏🏻💛

[@KianLahey-qv1be]

Og and pascal were the 2nd and 3rd best players Scottie one like huh

[@MrCanada411]

57 pick was for 1 million dollars trade.. Masai is big in NBA africa and has connections to this kid .. Ulrich should be a good pick

[@DeHave]

So much potential, great pick 🙏🏻

[@gp6536]

Koloko isn’t with the raps anymore he was waived last year

[@chesterfieldjones1055]

Ulrich Chomche = Ulrish Shom-shay

[@DeHave]

Thank you, I always struggle with names 😂 you’re a legend for this^^^^

[@Facelessman276]

With 8 good teams and 4 terrible teams in the east, it’s literally Toronto, Atlanta and Chicago for the last two play in spots already. I think they have a good shot at 10. If Chicago decides to blow it up then it’s practically guaranteed. Definitely going to win more than 30 win over/under

[@willoughbysmith4497]

Don't you know that Koloko is no longer with the Raptors?

[@crisg2295]

Don't know what site you got roster info but it stinks. Koloko is still unsigned and Nwora is gone. But good analysis.

[@robertreid4451]

Nah man. They aren't a playoff team again this year. They desperately need talent.

[@peterd.2963]

UNFORTUNATELY, RAPTORS HAVE HAD A BAD SKILL TRAINING SYSTEM, BAD COACHES, WHO DELIVERED BAD RESULTS IN THE PLAYERS...the past few years PLUS WE HAD SERIOUS BAD SELFISH PLAYING HABITS FROM OUR PLAYERS.... IT GOT SO DISGRACEFUL ... ... THAT IT WAS "VISABLY" noticeable ... THAT THE TEAM SPIRIT SUFFERED AND ... ....THE GREAT RAPTOR . CULTURE WAS NOT PRESENT... ....THAT WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM.... MANAGEMENT, THE COACHES AND ESPECIALLY THE PLAYERS HAVE TO CLEAN UP THAT...ACT AND START PLAYING REAL PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL AGAIN LIKE WE WITNESSED 4 - 5 YEARS...AGO. LET'S GET IT DONE AND WIN 50 GAMES AND MAKE THE PLAYOFFS... PLEASE NO HALF-ASS RAPTORS BASKETBALL ANYMORE .... 🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀 5 star basketball please ‼️ GO RAPTORS GO....

[@ScottieDPOYY]

Calling Kelly Olynyk a good post defender is too funny. Love the guy but thats not him at all

[@ScottieDPOYY]

I think a lot of Raps fans need to hear this more.. they are all running around like chickens with their head cutt off

[@MiSCHiEF_BassMusic]

Raptors paid the wolves 1 million to draft Ulrich Chomche.

[@FS-zt6tm]

Quickley was definitely overpaid but that's the disadvantage of the Raptors organization being in Canada and the tax implications that come with working in Canada compared to the US. Players have to be slightly overpaid to compensate for this. We can't even get homegrown talent to sign at a discount (Boucher, Olynyk and even Birch)

[@myhomehandyman4619]

If we didn’t pay him that I’m sure someone would have. Orlando would have loved to swoop him up.

[@matt-io3bg]

It was a overpay but I also feel like he can develop into that contract so it won’t be so bad in a few years

[@r.j2023]

👌👌👌

[@DeHave]

🙏🏻💛

[@jermaineanderson1774]

Don't think you watched raptors last year..... koloko isn't in the nba for health reasons...

[@DeHave]

Yeah I took an L on that one. I did watch some Raptors, I take responsibility for that bad info, my bad.

[@rarciga]

Same shitty team we had last year

[@7jorjaty]

How much were you paid to talk up the Raptors !!!! 😅

[@7jorjaty]

No..... in all seriousness......I really enjoyed your video and agree with 90% of your takes on the Raptors! You are doing all teams, just make sure if a team is crap you tell the fanbase that the team is just that. Thanks

[@DeHave]

I don’t really look at things like that, I try no to characterize things as like "good or bad".. I think these things are a little more nuanced than that, I think if a team is gonna win 20 games but they are rebuilding well and have young exciting players with a high ceiling, just recording a video about how bad they are isn’t really true or interesting at all. Example of this is the Portland Trail Blazers, in my video I mentioned they’ll be bottom of the West, but the purpose of the video is to talk about how their young pieces are very exciting and have ton of upside. Both things can be true and I think it’s more interesting to talk about the positive side of things for this deep dive series. I get what you’re saying but I think it’s a little simplistic. Glad you agree with most of the takes, thank you 🙏🏻

[@mike_oxhurt154]

If RJ keeps up hsi play from last year and in the olympics, he's probably better than IQ and that contract went from "bad" to great. And Scottie is super underrated by NBA fans, glad a non raptors fan is recognizing his talent.

[@alex77195]

26 wins

[@DeHave]

Why?

[@alex77195]

@@DeHave too cold up there

[@benfranklin1770]

" Brightest future?" They have a G league lineup and won't make the playoffs. Is this another Raptor propoganda channel?

[@part6133]

That is not good return based on the contracts and lack of greatnesss that those players have to offer the Raps. Gd Luck competing in the East

[@DeHave]

Multiple issues with this. 1. The Raptors are in a transition period, you could even say slight rebuild. They’re not trying to take down Boston next season, they’re trying to develop their young core into stars and build chemistry between them. The win total is not their top priority next season, although I do think they’re so good that they’ll still probably win around 40 games. 2. Lack of greatness? Who were you expecting to receive in the trades? Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton? That’s not how it works lol if you watch the games and look at the numbers, they received great value. Not to mention two players that are young and you can build around, Barrett and Quickley.

[@Jay_Pow67]

@@DeHaveWell said brother couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@illDefine1]

The knicks went all-in on a player who cannot make it through a post-season healthy. They did it in order to keep building around their coach lol .... who also happens to have an outdated 90s ISO non-winning approach. Only Dolan would assembled a 90s nostalgia throwback team with no real chance of winning. That was the last time this terrible organization was relevant and Dolan is only thinking about $. You're being scammed. Raptors led by Derozan were stuck in a similar place 6-8 years ago but didn't have nearly the media bolstering an untrue contendor status. No one is envious or worried about the Knicks outside their bubble. There are about 20 teams in the league with more promising futures and about 28 that are more fun to watch.

[@shannonferguson3029]

I’m a Knicks fan so I’m speaking from experience..you sound like a delusional casual Knicks fan. That trade has major potential to blow up in the Knicks faces.

[@shannonferguson3029]

@@illDefine1you ate. You know basketball.

[@HKashaf]

Except for Sheed, all the drafts are atleast one year away. Chomche would have been a top5 pick next year. His potential is similar to Giannis or Scottie Barnes but extremely raw.I am glad they got him before he went to college. I don’t they want Mogbo at Center in NBA, he had ridiculous growth spurt in the last couple of piece. Scottie Barnes best friend, also an intelligent player. He needs to add shooting to him game. There is good chance they sign their previous 2nd round pick Christian Koloko when he is cleared by the league. Still missing few pieces and they added depth to their 905 roster . Next step is to how much of this translate to bench. Starters are pretty good, Quickley, Barnes, Barret, Poetle and maybe Grady Dick.