The Toronto Raptors' eight NBA seeding games will be key for Chris Boucher, who has added 15 pounds during the COVID-19 break
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00:00 The Toronto Raptors are heading toward a fascinating 2020 offseason.
00:05 They have nearly all their bigs hitting free agency this fall, and with the COVID-19 pandemic
00:10 creating so much financial uncertainty, it's fair to wonder if they'll be able to bring
00:14 back both Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka.
00:18 For third-string center Chris Boucher, that's made the NBA's eight-seeding games particularly
00:23 important.
00:24 The 6'9" Boucher is heading toward restricted free agency this fall.
00:29 And though he's taken a major step this season becoming a high-energy guy off the bench,
00:34 he'll want to use the team's next few games to prove he can be a true backup big in the
00:39 NBA.
00:41 Making a good final impression should be a little easier for Boucher with some extra
00:45 weight on his body.
00:46 He said he's gained 15 pounds over the break and feels totally different.
00:50 "I feel a lot stronger, going for rebounds and boxing out," he said.
00:54 Raptors coach Nick Nurse said he's seen a difference during practices lately.
00:58 He's certainly drawn some attention from the coaching staff, Nick Nurse said.
01:03 A strong finish to the season could make a big difference in the way teams view Boucher
01:07 when he hits free agency this fall.
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