By the standards the Toronto Raptors have set since 2014, losing in the first round is a disappointment.
However, considering that only a year ago, Toronto was a displaced franchise in Tampa, Florida, headed to the draft lottery and facing the uncertain future of franchise cornerstone Kyle Lowry, finishing in the top six of the Eastern Conference is a success.
The Raptors now enter the offseason with a focus on shoring up a bench that ranked last in the NBA in many offensive categories.
State of the team
Roster status: A sustainable core
The Raptors have proven with the departure of Kawhi Leonard in 2019 and Lowry last offseason, that the foundation of their roster is not built around one player.