The Toronto Raptors summer league team is off to a rough start in Las Vegas. The team lost both games after a lackluster performance against the Chicago Bulls before getting crushed by the Cavaliers in a game that saw the Canadian team shoot just 35% from the floor and 16% from three. There have been some clear problems with the group that have caused even the most hardcore fans to say they no longer see a point in watching this team.
NBA summer league games may not matter much, but it is a great way to get a glimpse of the potential talent in your organization. Fans were keen on seeing the likes of the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, Gradey Dick as well as intriguing undrafted free agent Markquis Nowell. Another name of note is Moses Brown who the Raptors and its fans have had interest in for years. The major problem comes from front-office decision-making as these players are not in positions to showcase their talent because of this huge mistake.
The prospect pipeline has dried up in Toronto, and Jacob Gramegna of Amateur Hour Sports indicates that if this is any indication, that pipeline will not be improving any time soon.
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0:00 – Overview
0:37 – NBA summer league
1:38 – Performances so far
2:58 – Key players
3:44 – The major problem with the roster
5:19 – Organizational roster construction
6:06 – Markquis Nowell
7:10 – Gradey Dick
8:14 – Front office problems (again)
9:10 – These players need to step up
10:06 – Moses Brown
10:34 – We need to do better
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8 Comments
@jakob gramegna other than gradey dick, markquis nowell, and david johnson, they basically guys the invited from other g league teams to put on their own 905 team. moses brown is a stand out but it may be anticipation to sign him with siakam trade as jakob poeltl likely ask out if the raptors are bad. david johnson likely have one more year in gleague and is out.
Let give Dick some time to develop in the nba
The only player on the team that I would draft pick. Harper, Nowell and Wieskamp will have to show that they belong or not…No biggie. And yeah, it has been a really tough watch.
Everybody except Gradey and Nowell : Get ready to learn Chinese buddy.
To quote The Answer, “We talkin' 'bout practice! Not a game!” I know y'all want the Larry B tomorrow, but that is not going to happen. 80-85% of these guys will not make the team; the club is just checking the what they have and then determining what they will go with. Chill, my friend, things will happen when they need to happen.
pump the breaks here….
Wasnt the biggest fan of the dick pick hopefully he develop into the player we need but damn wasnt a fan of player with the ducan robinson type ceiling. Rather of gobe for higher upside player. Shooters can be signed in free agent.
Lol😅😊😅 let trade passes for this young players and pick to surround scotte lol😢😅😢😅😢 all you say that sound like a fool