Darko Rajakovic Reveals Why Chris Boucher Has Been Kept Out Of Rotation

Chris Boucher is the only remaining player from the Toronto Raptors 2019 championship roster.

As the Raptors transitioned to a rebuild this season, it was believed that the veteran was going to be dealt at the trade deadline.

However, Boucher was not moved and now he has fallen out of Toronto’s rotation.

Boucher did see some playing time in the Raptors latest game against the Phoenix Suns because they were severely shorthanded.

In his first real minutes in almost a month, the Canadian had a nice outing from off the bench.

The 31-year-old put up 11 points and 9 rebounds in 24 minutes of action. He was very efficient from the field going 5-6.

Many are confused why Boucher has not been playing for Toronto since he has been a productive bench player.

Darko Rajakovic finally opened up about it via Sportsnet’s Michael Grange:

“Just the state of our team and trying to give opportunity and looks to different players. When Jakob [Poeltl] is playing he is the starting 5, since we got Kelly [Olynyk] he is a backup 5, and I believe that the best position for CB [Chris Boucher] is being that 5-man roller, rebounder, slasher….proud of his effort tonight and we still need to get more.”