“It’s been phenomenal for us the last couple of years, he’s been responsible,” Raptors president Masai Ujiri said. “Kyle has played his part as a professional, as a basketball player on and off the court. He was the picture of a man comfortable with his surroundings, comfortable with his stature, the responsibility thrust upon him. But you wonder if Lowry could have done it had he not had DeRozan beside him? They have given the Raptors leadership and wins and great times, they have given fans hope, given teammates examples to follow.

Source: thestar October 01, 2016 21:22 UTC