Delon Wright, who was shipped to Memphis in the Gasol trade. Although both Wright and Lin have been 33.3 percent three-point shooters, Lin had a major advantage in two-point field goal percentage (.535 to .485) and assist rate (27.1 percent to 16.9 percent).” data-reactid=”24″ type=”text”>Lin will largely be replacing the role of backup point guard Delon Wright, who was traded to Memphis. Although both Wright and Lin have been 33.3 percent three-point shooters, Lin had a major advantage in two-point field goal percentage (.535 to .485) and assist rate (27.1 percent to 16.9 percent).
Fred VanVleet is expected to remain a key cog off the bench, as Lin has plenty of experience playing alongside other smaller guards.” data-reactid=”25″ type=”text”>The Raptors are currently one game back of the Milwaukee Bucks for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, as they both have 41 wins but the Raptors have two extra losses.
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