Skip to content

VIDEO: Bruno Caboclo spins and slams

Rocky Widner / Getty

Since the Toronto Raptors selected unknown Brazilian prospect Bruno Caboclo with the 20th pick in June's Draft, fans have been eager to see the 19-year-old in action.

On Monday night at Madison Square Garden, Knicks fans got an up-close look.

In his second taste of preseason action, Caboclo posted a modest six points on 2-of-3 shooting to go with a rebound and a steal, but it was one play in particular that showed why the Raptors reached for Caboclo with the 20th pick.

He has the length and wingspan to block and alter shots on one end, as he does here in disturbing Pablo Prigioni's three-point attempt, and then the athleticism to beat everyone down the floor, take a pass while spinning around and finish with a slam.

Caboclo doesn't figure to be a part of Toronto's regular rotation yet this season, so he'll have to make the most of his sparse preseason minutes.

So far, so good, although eventually playing against better players in real games will be a much better barometer for the first round pick.

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox