The Raptors were a much deeper team last season. Sure, they didn’t have Kahwi, but DeRozan was a big upgrade over Danny Green at SG.
Siakam also came off the bench to spell Ibaka at the 4. They also had Valanciunas and Poeltl at the 5. Collectively, that a good 4 person group in the front court.
In the past, Ibaka gave them trouble due to his size and outside shooting ability. I’m not sure he’s as effective of a player at the center position. Gasol adds a different shooting element, but the Raptors interior D and rebounding was better last year.
Collectively, I think last years Toronto team matches up a lot better against this years Bucks.