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

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.

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

More to come.

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