Toronto RaptorsMazin ElbushraKristian KirleisSelo Di BlasioEddy Simmalavong

3Identify the Issues

Build a Better FutureCreate a solid infrastructure to succeed in the future

Score MoreCreate a sustainable

offense to compete with top tier teams

Win an NBA TitleCapture the organization’s first ever NBA championship

Get Scored on LessShut down high calibre

teams on a consistent basis

Analytical Findings 4

Golden State Warriors 2014

San Antonio Spurs 2013

Toronto Raptors 2014

Miami Heat 2012

Los Angeles Lakers 2001

Dallas Mavericks 2010

Miami Heat 2011

80

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

Sum of PtsSum of Opp Pts

Team Name

Poin

ts

Sum of Pts vs. Sum of Opponent Pts

5

Golden

State

Warr

iors 2

014

San A

ntonio S

purs

2013

Toron

to Rap

tors 2

014

Miami H

eat 20

12

Los An

geles L

akers

2001

Dallas M

averic

ks 20

10

Miami H

eat 201

190

95

100

105

110

115

120

Sum of Off EffSum of Def Eff

Analytical FindingsOffensive Efficiency vs. Defensive Efficiency

Los Angeles Lakers 2001

Toronto Raptors 2014

Dallas Mavericks 2010

Miami Heat 2011 Miami Heat 2012 Golden State Warriors 2014

San Antonio Spurs 2013

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

32

32.5

33

33.5

34

34.5

35

35.5

36

Sum of FoulSum of DRebSum of Blk

Analytical FindingsSigns of Poor Defence

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7What Does This All Mean?

Signs of Poor DefenceRaptors are showing signs of weakness on defence

Indication of a Weak InteriorRaptors are lacking defensive rebounds and blocks – which usually happens in the paint

Good Offensive PlayThe Raptors are scoring

exceptionally well compared to previous champions

Opponents Scoring Too MuchOpponents have a significantly high sum of points against the

Raptors

RecommendationsOffensive Strategies – Quarterly Scoring Margins

Avg. Q1 Margin Avg. Q2 Margin Avg. Q3 Margin Avg. Q4 Margin Avg. OT Margin-0.5

0

0.5

1

1.5

2Quarterly Scoring Margins

Toronto Raptors NBA Average

8

9Recommendations

Offensive Strategies – Status-Quo Jump Shot Margin

Golden

State

Warr

iors

Los An

geles C

lippers

San An

tonio S

purs

Atlan

ta Haw

ks

Milwau

kee Buc

ks

New Orle

ans P

elican

s

Washing

ton W

izards

Portla

nd Tr

ailblaz

ers

Memphis

Grizzlies

Brookl

yn Nets

Indian

a Pace

rs

Dallas M

averic

ks

Oklaho

ma City

Thun

der

Toron

to Rap

tors

Phoen

ix Sun

s

Miami H

eat

Housto

n Rock

ets

Clevel

and Ca

valier

s

Bosto

n Celtic

s

Chica

go Bulls

Orland

o Mag

ic

Sacra

mento

Kings

New Yo

rk Knic

ks

Charl

otte H

ornets

Detroit

Piston

s

Los An

geles

Laker

s

Utah Ja

zz

Minnesot

a Tim

berw

olves

Denver

Nuggets

Philad

elphia 7

6ers

-6

-4

-2

0

2

4

6

JS% Margin

10Recommendations

Offensive Strategies – Raptors Improved Jump Shot Margin

Golden

State

Warr

iors

Los Ang

eles C

lippers

San A

ntonio S

purs

Atlan

ta Haw

ks

Milwau

kee Buc

ks

Toron

to Rap

tors

New Orle

ans P

elican

s

Washing

ton W

izards

Portla

nd Trai

lblazer

s

Memphis

Grizzlies

Brookl

yn Nets

Indian

a Pace

rs

Dallas M

averic

ks

Oklaho

ma City

Thun

der

Phoen

ix Sun

s

Miami H

eat

Housto

n Rock

ets

Clevel

and Ca

valier

s

Bosto

n Celtic

s

Chica

go Bulls

Orlando

Magic

Sacra

mento

Kings

New Yo

rk Kn

icks

Charl

otte H

ornets

Detroit

Piston

s

Los An

geles

Laker

s

Utah Ja

zz

Minnesot

a Tim

berwolv

es

Denver

Nuggets

Philad

elphia

76ers

-6

-4

-2

0

2

4

6

JS% Margin

RecommendationsDefensive Strategies – Interior and Discipline Defence

Heat Map – Opponents Scoring on Toronto Raptors

11

12

• Key Rebounder• Double-double Machine

DeMarcus CousinsPower Forward / Centre

• Potential Sixth Man• NBA All-Defensive Team

Tony AllenShoot Guard / Small

Forward• Shot Blocker

• Key Interior D-man

Rudy GobertCentre

RecommendationsDefensive Strategies – Key Acquisitions

13

Discipline

Conditioning

Hustle

Defensive Rebounding

Interior Defence

Retain Offence

RecommendationsCoaching Strategies

Points Rebounds Steals Blocks

-788

791.5

144 153

Old vs New Team DifferenceDifference

14ComparisonOld Team vs. New Team

One Step Closer to the ChampionshipConclusion

New & Improved Raptors

Trades, Drops, and Acquisitions

Coaching Strategies