Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher is one of the best athletes in the NBA. The 30-year-old Canadian and Oregon alum comes in at a lean 6-foot-9 and can absolutely soar.
He’s the definition of a journeyman, as his career averages are 9.1 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per contest. But, his athleticism and plus defense and at least serviceable ability to shoot the three makes him an asset to any team.
And, with the dunk contest featuring some players that many casual fans had never heard of, with winner Mac McClung coming from the G League to win the contest.
On Thursday, the NBA returned to play after the All-Star Break. And, Chris Boucher wasted no time making a monster statement.
CHRIS BOUCHER. 🤯🤯
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 24, 2023
SHEESH. That was NBA Jam Power-Up style.
We need to see him in the dunk contest
— kawhi fan (@KawhiNewEra) February 24, 2023
Also, great call by play-by-play Matt Devlin.
We need to see him in the dunk contest
— kawhi fan (@KawhiNewEra) February 24, 2023
And, it hearkened back to Michael Jordan’s famous dunk.
Only a few inches in front of the goat.. in game over a dude 😳🤯 pic.twitter.com/JxkbSEcb1f
— LAS VEGAS $ROT (@rotten_sports) February 24, 2023
The Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-110. Chris Boucher had 9 points and 8 rebounds.