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Bruno Caboclo

2014-15 statistics: 4 games, 4.0 minutes, 2.0 points, 33.3 FG%, 0.5 rebounds, 0.3 blocks, 0.3 turnovers, 9.2 PER

Bruno Caboclo is a playful interviewer with a contagious smile. That's pretty much all anyone knows about the 19-year-old Brazilian.

He wasn't selected with the No. 20 pick in the 2014 NBA draft with the intention of becoming an integral part of the rotation in year one. As ESPN's Fran Fraschilla declared on draft night, Caboclo is still "two years away from being two years away."

He's immensely popular for a player with just 16 minutes of action under his belt. Unless the Raptors are up big on the scoreboard with him active on the bench, the chances of Caboclo seeing the floor are as slim as his 6'9" figure.

That won't stop fans from echoing his name throughout the Air Canada Centre, though.

Grade: *shoulder shrug*

Lucas "Bebe" Nogueira

2014-15 statistics: 5 games, 1.2 points, 28.6 FG%, 2.0 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.4 turnovers, 6.0 PER

Lucas Nogueira's friendship with Caboclo resembles that of Troy and Abed from the Community television series. Nogueira brings the goofy while Caboclo needs to be egged on to let his personality shine through.

They're bosom buddies finding common ground through their Brazilian roots. They've helped each other adapt to their new surroundings seamlessly while continuing to grow as basketball players.

Learning and improving through practice is all Nogueira can strive to do this season. He's just as much a project as Caboclo, albeit with less upside.

Grade: A+ for hair

Greg Stiemsma

2014-15 statistics: 11 games, 4.3 minutes, 1.1 points, 83.3 FG%, 1.0 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.1 steals, 0.4 turnovers, 11.8 PER

Greg Stiemsma was the 15th and final addition to the roster on Sept. 4. His size at the 5 spot offered more value than bringing in another backcourt player like hopefuls Jordan Hamilton and Will Cherry.

As the only other true center behind Jonas Valanciunas on the team, one would think Stiemsma could carve out a role for himself as a backup.

Nope.

He hasn't been a disaster when he's played, but with just 47 minutes of evidence to go on, how could anyone know what he's capable of providing?

Grade: D

Landry Fields

2014-15 statistics: 17 games, 11.3 minutes, 2.5 points, 51.4 FG%, 1.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.5 turnovers, 11.1 PER

The Landry Fields hate has died down considerably. Maybe it has something to do with his $8.5 million contract coming off the books at the end of the season.

Most of the ill-will came from his preposterous contract (three years, $20 million) and his inability to stay healthy. There were never any personal gripes to have with Fields, mainly because he's always conducted himself in a professional manner.

He started at small forward for six games in December as the team went 5-1. Casey has plugged him into the starting lineup in the past because his presence doesn't disrupt the offense. He never looks for his own shot, putting more of his energy towards the defensive end.

Fields' expiring contract could fetch an asset or two before the Feb. 19 trade deadline if Masai Ujiri wants to explore any small deals.

Grade: D+

Chuck Hayes

2014-15 statistics: 19 games, 9.3 minutes, 1.8 points, 50.0 FG%, 1.6 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.2 blocks, 0.4 turnovers, 9.1 PER

Every locker room in the NBA needs a Chuck Hayes. He's a steady hand who offers a calming presence over a young Raptors squad.

He'll go to bat for any of his teammates, as evident by his coming to the aid of James Johnson after he was knocked to the floor by Andre Drummond against the Detroit Pistons.

His low center of gravity makes him especially effective against larger forwards and centers when they play with their back to the basket. Hayes' defense against Marc Gasol was a huge reason why the Raptors emerged with a 96-92 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 19.

His name is only called upon in those types of situations, though. There's not enough diversity to his game where he can be utilized regularly.

Grade: C+