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Summer League Primer | Raptors Go Global

Over the past decade the Raptors seemed to have become a safe haven for a number of internationally trained and experienced players. By drafting Andrea Bargnani first overall in 2006, the Raptors signaled to teams abroad that they were open to their global business. After sporting an entirely international front court last year, the Raps brought in two giants from Brazil and Iceland to fight for a spot.

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Check out previous entries in our Summer League Series!
Athletes in the Backcourt | Alkins & Potts
Three Dynamic Points Fighting for a Spot | Teague, Miller-McIntyre, Rowsey
Familiar Faces | Boucher & Lloyd

Summer League Primer | Familiar Faces

If you follow the Toronto Raptors or Canada Basketball religiously (like the writers here at Raptors Cage), you’ll be seeing some familiar names and faces on the Summer League squad. Canadian giant Chris Boucher and returning combo guard Jordan Lloyd come in to show the Raptors why they deserve a second look.

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Check out previous entries in our Summer League Series!
Athletes in the Backcourt | Alkins & Potts
Three Dynamic Points Fighting for a Spot | Teague, Miller-McIntyre, Rowsey