Sandro Mamukelashvili's Defensive Crossroads | Toronto Raptors News

Sandro Mamukelashvili’s dazzling offensive game—nearly 40% from three, smooth scoring—made him a fan favorite in Toronto, but his defensive lapses exposed him in the playoffs, especially against Cleveland. With the Raptors forced to limit his minutes, even in Game Seven, his negative impact sealed his exit from Toronto. Yet his scoring prowess landed him a massive four-year, $52M deal with the Lakers, a move that could backfire as elite competition highlights his glaring defensive flaws—potentially repeating Toronto’s painful lesson. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1003376cc234daa7