Markquis Nowell was one of the best guards in college basketball this past season, but his 5’7″ stature prevented him from being selected in the 2023 NBA Draft. After going undrafted, Nowell signed with the guard-thin Toronto Raptors, where he’ll try and follow the footsteps of other successful undrafted players that came through that franchise such as Fred VanVleet. The Raptors just lost VanVleet in free agency to the Houston Rockets, but little does the league know, they may be have his replacement in Markquis Nowell…
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WE THE NORTH WE GOT A GEM !!!
He's got game, now it's all about overcoming perception
Raptors future looking bright!
Speed, skill and savvy more important than height. Consistently being ahead of the play
Markquis Nowell was my fav player in the march madness tournament. If you haven't seen him play, his leadership, his iq, his tenacity, his passion etc. etc. etc. you are in for a treat.
great video mate, super excited to watch Nowell play in the next couple Summer League games 😀
what abput Muggsy Bogues son
hot take… he isn't fred because he comes in with much higher passing chops … i honestly dont think he is similar at all play style wise
FVV is a short SG, Nowell is actually a PG.
I feel like Marquis is closer to a Chris Paul than a Fred
He is a KEEPER
Old chunky Freddy? Nahhhhh…. we've got Fresh NOWELLLLLLLLL….. NOW, lets get POWELLLLLLLLL BACK lol
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Markquis Nowell is himself and why compare with FVV? I wish Nowell play his game not the other. We need a good ball handler and will to share the ball and provide the assists on time and in place.
Got to remember who Fred had Kyle Lowry to mentor him . I think that had a great deal in his development and he owes a lot to him .
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$43 mil a season for a undersized guard who shot 39% from the field, was a defensive liability and was one of the worst clutch shooters last year. What is Houston thinking?
Nah you forgot we drafted Delon Wright. He’s 6ft 5.
I'm in love with the passing from Marquis. The faster he gets into a legit contract with the raps, the better.