Goran Dragic probably did not expect to stay in Toronto after his trade this summer … And yet, he started his season well in Canada, where the situation is more than tense. The veteran is in the midst of a crisis in his new franchise.
Goran Dragic is arguably in one of the worst periods of his long and glorious career… Firmly settled in Miami for over 6 years, he was sent to Toronto in the exchange built around Kyle Lowry. A radical change at the level of the living environment, but also at the sporting level. Because if the Heat is a confirmed playoff team, the Raptors are in full reconstruction …
Moreover, he had not really hesitated to express his dissatisfaction in the days following his exchange. Back home for the holidays, the experienced point guard, All-Star, All-NBA and MIP in 2014, claimed to have more ambition than playing for Toronto. Not the best thing to say to integrate into a new environment… In fact, he was probably expecting a quick start.
Goran Dragic set aside in Toronto
Because as soon as the announcement of his exchange, the rumors sent him to Dallas alongside his compatriot and protege Luka Doncic, where he could have rediscovered the excitement of the playoff race. The problem is, things don’t seem to be going anywhere, and Goran Dragic’s morale is taking a heavy toll. He came out with particularly disappointing statistics, and even worse, he lost his playing time. Big discomfort in Canada.
Goran Dragic’s last 2 games:
DNP – CD
DNP – CD pic.twitter.com/d20wGpOWnC— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) October 30, 2021
Goran Dragic’s last two games: did not play by decision of the manager.
Since two meetings, Goran Dragic has been completely sidelined by Nick Nurse in the rotation, which reflects a big unease in the North … And this decision could be prolonged in time since since the dismissal of the Slovenian leader the Raptors are unbeaten with victories against the Pacers and the Magic! Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby do the trick in the starting 5.
Worse, Dragic was replaced in the rotation by the young Canadian Dalano Banton, who runs at 10 points, 3 rebounds and 2.5 assists in the last two games, figures much more impressive than those of his competitor … No doubt little motivated , the former Heat is only 6 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 average pass … He clearly needs a new air.
Goran Dragic may need a change environment to regain motivation and level. It remains to be seen if a team will come to free him from this sad situation.
