The decision to stay indefinitely out of their racing obligations Raptors proceeded the Goran Dragic, as announced by the Toronto team through GM, Bobby Webster. The 35-year-old Slovene cited personal reasons, with the team management respecting his decision.
It is a common secret in the ranks of the club, but also of the NBA, that the experienced guard did not like the exchange to the Raptors last summer, after seven years with the Miami Heat.
This season, he managed to play in only five games, recording 8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18 minutes of participation.
The announcement of the Raptors in detail:
“Goran will take some time off from the team with our support to manage a personal matter. He was a professional when he was with the Raptors. Goran has been a great mentor for our younger players and a valuable teammate for the veterans. He will continue to train and stay in shape during his absence. There is no specific timetable for this process. Goran has the support of the coach, but also of the whole organization and we wish him the best “.
Statement from Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster on Dragic being away from team indefinitely: https://t.co/EU6mMiT5bm pic.twitter.com/bVKBHAFJ6X
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 28, 2021
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