Dan Tolzman discusses Raptors' strategy at 19th draft pick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
On June 16, Dan Tolzman expressed the Toronto Raptors' comfort with holding the 19th pick in the NBA Draft. He indicated that the team does not feel pressured to conduct extensive workouts or interviews with prospects, citing their confidence in the information they have gathered. Tolzman pointed to Ja'Kobe Walter as an example of a player who they believe in despite not participating in these pre-draft activities. This approach reflects the Raptors’ strategy as they prepare for the upcoming NBA Draft.
- •Dan Tolzman commented on the team's comfort with the 19th draft pick.
- •Raptors prioritize intel over pre-draft workouts for players.
- •Ja'Kobe Walter is an example of a prospect believed in by the Raptors.
- •Raptors prepare for the upcoming NBA Draft.
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