The Toronto Raptors saw quite enough of Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs a couple of years ago. “He’s bigger and stronger than ever,” Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said of Antetokounmpo. Milwaukee and its superstar have thrived under new head coach Mike Budenholzer, who picked the Bucks over the Raptors despite heavy Toronto interest after Dwane Casey was fired. It’s really a team job to stop these guys.”A team job that at least becomes a possibility with Leonard, one of the best perimeter defenders in league history, on the scene. The Greek Freak has a height advantage over Leonard and has bulked up, but Leonard has the strength, length and lateral quickness to stay with him.

Source: National Post October 29, 2018 00:11 UTC