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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 25: Benny the Bull, the Chicago Bulls macot, goes up for a dunk during a break between the Bulls and the LA Clippers at the United Center on January 25, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Clippers defeated the Bulls 106-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 25: Benny the Bull, the Chicago Bulls macot, goes up for a dunk during a break between the Bulls and the LA Clippers at the United Center on January 25, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Clippers defeated the Bulls 106-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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14. Toronto Raptors

It feels odd putting the Raptors at No. 14 since they were just hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy at their championship parade a few weeks ago. But when the best player in the NBA leaves your team for the Los Angeles Clippers, you should feel honored to make the top 14. It actually says a lot about where the Raptors are as an organization that losing Kawhi Leonard doesn’t immediately drop them to the bottom of the league.

Barring a weird trade, the Raptors will head into the 2019-2020 season with a rising star in Pascal Siakam, a veteran point guard in Kyle Lowry, two quality big men in Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, one of the best backup point guards in the league in Fred VanVleet and a young up-and-comer in OG Anunoby.

No, the Raptors won’t be repeating champs, but they’ll still be really, really good. Don’t sleep on them.