The Boucher File
- Two NBA championships, 2018, 2019
- Won the NBA G League Most Valuable Player award, 2019
- Won the NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year award, 2019
- Member of the All-NBA G League Team, 2019
- Canadian member of the Toronto Raptors
Chris Boucher's Unique Success Story
With only 15 men to a roster, opportunity is scarce in the National Basketball Association. For every Kevin Durant, there are thousands of guys who came oh so close. How many names do we never hear? Lost in the G League? Lost in the void between college and professional basketball?
Chris Boucher is no stranger to these struggles. A product of the G League, Boucher was a champion of the feeder league. Yet, he struggled to make an impact early in his career. He won a championship as an end of bench Warrior, appearing in one game.
Now, he's a defensive weapon and a legitimately good player for the Toronto Raptors. To many, that's a surprise.
Boucher admits that trying to be a superstar was a massive part of his struggles. To expect such performance while fighting for a single NBA minute was an exhaustive process. Ultimately, it would prove unsustainable.
Now, he claims to work smarter, not harder. A re0motivated defensive urgency and better shot selection have helped him blossom into one of the league's most impactful veteran leaders. A Canadian, Boucher has found the perfect fit in Toronto, doubling down to stay there during free agency. It's been a long, winding road, but Boucher made his way home.