Dalano Banton becomes first-ever Canadian to be drafted by Raptors

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJuly 30, 2021 - 12:32am

The Toronto Raptors made hometown combo guard Dalano Banton and David Johnson the 46th and 47th selections in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Toronto’s Dalano Banton has become the first Canadian player to be drafted by the Toronto Raptors.

The club added the six-foot-nine, 21-year-old prospect with the 46th-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

The first Canadian the @Raptors have ever drafted!

With the 46th overall pick in the 2021 #NBADraft, the Raptors select Toronto-native Dalano Banton. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/emXgqPe64V

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 30, 2021

One pick later, the Raptors added Louisville’s David Johnson.

TORONTO BOUND

With the 47th overall pick in the 2021 #NBADraft, the @Raptors select David Johnson. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/KnoqsaiAyC

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 30, 2021

More to come.

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