The Raptors just selected Allen Graves with the 19th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and the reaction to this one is already split. So the question becomes simple: was this the right move?
In this video, I break down everything you need to know about the pick and why the Raptors likely made this decision. We’ll go through Allen Graves’ season at Santa Clara, what his stat profile actually tells us, and how his game translates to the NBA level.
I also look at what he brings to the Raptors specifically, especially in terms of versatility, defensive switchability, size, and shooting. This is the type of player Toronto has consistently valued, but the real discussion is whether that translates into long-term value at pick 19.
We also compare him to other players who were still on the board, including LeBaron Phylon and Jaden Quaintance, and explore whether the Raptors leaned more toward fit than upside with this selection.
Finally, we’ll talk about what this means for the current roster and how this pick could impact Toronto’s forward rotation moving forward.
Let me know in the comments — do you think the Raptors made the right call with Allen Graves at 19?
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0:00 – Raptors select Allen Graves with the 19th overall pick
1:39 – Who is Allen Graves?
3:27 – Strengths
5:20 – Weaknesses
8:55 – Is this a good fit?
11:44 – Were there better players available? Philon? Quaintance?
13:04 – Was this a good pick?
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