Steve Nash believes Raptors could be dangerous

Legendary Canadian basketball player Steve Nash believes the Toronto Raptors could be a dangerous team this season. Nash, who recently appeared in an interview with The Canadian Press, attributes this belief to the addition of Kawhi Leonard, a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, to the Raptors' roster. Leonard's health last season was nearly as good as it has ever been, according to Nash, who added that the player is incredibly efficient and can play both as a focal point and off the ball.

Nash also praised the other key players in the Raptors' rotation, including Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and the rest of the team, suggesting that they could form one of the best units in the NBA this season, provided they remain healthy and find a cohesive style of play. The 52-year-old Nash, a two-time NBA MVP and eight-time all-star, is entering his second year as a commentator for "NBA on Prime," set to be available on Amazon Prime in Canada starting this Friday.

While Nash's assessment has been generally agreed upon by other pundits, including NBA reporters Zach Lowe and ESPN's Baxter Holmes, who both have high expectations for the Raptors. However, Nash also warned of the stiff competition, particularly in the Atlantic Division, where the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers stand out as particularly tough opponents.

The Eastern Conference as a whole is expected to be extremely competitive, with success largely determined by a team's ability to stay healthy and perform at their best during the playoffs.