Wing defense is another thing they're missing. Well, a guy who can defend the better wings in the league, but still contribute offensively. Right now all their wing-players are poor defenders with some scoring ability, or capable defenders who can't do anything on offense. MKG looks to have a really nice balance of contributing on both ends. He's definitely my choice if the Raptors draft in the 3-8 range. If Drummond or Davis are on the board when they're drafting though, it definitely gets more complicated... I'd probably draft one of those guys, and then see if someone would offer a mid-lottery pick for Ed Davis, and use it to acquire the most talented wing still left on the board, whether it's Barnes, MKG, Millier, Beal, or Lamb.
Even from mid-first onward, there's some intriguing wing-players available, from Evan Fornier to CJ Leslie to Kris Joseph. None of those guys are in the same class as a guy like MKG, but I wouldn't be disappointed if the Raptors came away from the draft with Davis (or Drummond) and Evan Fornier.
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