This was to be expected, given his foot surgery which sidelined him in January for the entire season. Otto Porter Jr. has indeed decided to re-enlist for a year with the Raptors. The 2022 NBA champion has accepted the $6.3 million player option he had in his contract for 2023/24.
Champion with the Warriors a year ago, the soon-to-be 30-year-old winger has only played 8 small games with the Raptors this season, for 5.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals on average. Far from what he could bring to the Warriors a year ago, where he managed to relaunch his career after a few difficult years.
An eventful offseason in Toronto
In the immediate future, the Raptors will seek a replacement for Nick Nurse, who was cut last week. Then, they will wait for the decisions of several “free agents”, including Fred VanVleet. But with Porter Jr, Toronto has already secured the presence of a seventh player for next season. Already under contract: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes, Chris Boucher, Precious Achiuwa and Christian Koloko.
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
