🏀 In this video, we delve into the challenging journey of Gradey Dick, the 13th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 2023 NBA entry draft. Despite high expectations, Dick has encountered a rocky start to his professional career, leading to a demotion to the team’s G-League affiliate.
🔍 We break down the details of his recent performance, specifically his first game in the G-League, where he faced a tough 1-12 shooting night. What’s going wrong for the talented player? Is it a matter of adjusting to the NBA level, or are there deeper issues affecting his performance?
🔗 Join us as we analyze the factors contributing to Dick’s struggles and explore potential avenues for improvement. Can he bounce back and revive his career? Is there hope for him to reach his full potential in the NBA? We’ll explore these questions and more in this in-depth discussion.
🤔 Share your thoughts in the comments below! Do you think Gradey Dick can overcome his challenges and emerge as a successful NBA player? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things basketball.
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0:00 – Overview
0:48 – Gradey Dick is yet to find his feet in NBA
2:30 – Assignment to the Raptors 905 in the G-League
3:50 – Is there still hope for his potential?
5:05 – Takeaways from Gradey’s game so far
7:06 – Comparing to other plays the Raptors could have drafted
8:53 – Reasons for optimism
9:50 – Bold take about Gradey Dick’s season
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42 Comments
I never expected much from GD as a rookie and it surprised me that the Raptors gave him a rotation spot to start the season and didn't make him earn it. The Raptors threw him to the sharks and he got eaten up alive seemingly shattering his confidence in the process after watching his G League debut. I think in 2-3 seasons he will be a solid rotation player but it will take a lot of work in the gym and in the weight room from GD. Make GD earn everything, don't gift him anything, and it will be much better in the long run for his overall development.
How are you today, Jacob?
Are you having regrets over this pick or do fans needs to give the player more time?
Too bad for him. The idea is to hit shots.
Raptors striking out at the draft as usual with the exception of Scottie Barnes!
Not surprised at all it was a dumb pick when it was made and it's even dumber now.
I think you gotta wait to see what happens. Hes a big guy who was a good shooter in collage. Maybe it comes around maybe not but if he does adjust he will really fit this roster.
GD a fine prospect I’m not saying I’m giving up on him but I just don’t get why we drafted a wing when we have desperately need guard help
This is where he should be. So not sure what you’re talking about. He just turned 20. He’s got tons of time
Should have picked Hankins
The raptors needed a guard as FVV was leaving the team. Gradey will hopefully be fine but it probably take a while before he is a impactful player.
He's gonna be fine. I also made a vid about Gradey's struggles. Please check it out 🙏🏼
he will be good in a few years after growth and development and maybe weight room . Cam whittmore was a ready now pick tho tbh
It was a bad pick. This team is too close to competing to take on a project who’s upside in 3-4 years is Kevin Huerter. Especially with no pick this year. If the Raptors we’re deciding to rebuild it would/can make more sense.
Our best option is if Poeltl can extend his league leading fg% to the 3pt line, we might get some spacing 😮
Oh my, he just turned 20….one youngest players in the draft…he will get more run in the G league, and allows more minutes for Gary Trent Jr.
1/12 .. so like Fred VV every night last year
Lots of minutes is what he needs
I’m a fan and there is some concern that’s he’s shooting historically bad. His body language wasn’t great in the 905 game and the team wasn’t passing him the ball.
Good news is he can’t get any worse.
It isn't fair to jump on GD too soon. Please look at Precious and Boucher, should they be much better by now. We could have gotten Maxy if we had let Kyle go one season earlier. Instead, we waited for Precious. They are all management decisions.
It’s ok , g league is fine . He is very young . Fred , pascal and norm started at G league . Why are we rushing this young man to become something that he is not ready ? Let him find himself .
This is good for him. People expected way too much from this kid in his first year. In the G league he will get a ton of in game reps, big minutes in a low leverage situation, this is what he needs to get better and for his career. The worst situations were putting him in for 5 minutes of high leverage NBA minutes where if he's missing shots are tanking the offence while also being targeted on defence, and equally useless are garbage time minutes ( no way to catch a rythm within 2 minutes at the end of a decided game). Just put him in the g league and let him shoot all day and figure out his confidence again.
Hey Scoot is playing in G league. All the raps star play there. Dude needs to adjust give him time.
If you look at his NCAA game log he actually struggled quite a bit last year. Good game, bad game and unfortunately more bad games than good games as the season went on.
22-63 from 3 over his final 10 games. 34% from the college 3 pt line isn't great.
He shot 44-113 overall from the field over those final 10 games, 39%. Not great either.
JC dude… he's 15 games in to his career, 1 game with the 905 hasn't even had time to get a real practice session in.
He needs time to find his rhythm at the NBA level. I note some guys in the past have taken a few seasons to figure it out. He does bring other skills to the table. D needs work which is what you would expect from a guy who grew up a sniper. Just saying.
I'm looking to see what he does next year. Anything he does this year is cream.
Front Office screwed the pick 😂
Keyonte George was on the board sometimes take talent over needs
At 20, the NBA is a big leap, and the G league can be good for him to get more comfortable with the NBA game and get more reps
In last 10 years, of the13th picks from NBA draft, 50% played in the G-league. This is not a surprise. More shots more play. 11th pick. Rookie: JJ Reddick avg 6 PPG, Rookie: 13th Gradey Dick 4 PPG. the next year JJ avg 4 PPG. Give it a rest, he is young he needs playing time.
Assign him to the G league, give him consistent minutes, and PRAY. Too early to call, but Gradey probably should have kept playing college ball.
-Bad decision to pick him
-Bad decision to not put him in GL from day 1
-might eventually be traded away eventually for minimal return (to move the black mark)
Another management failure. This is Terrance Ross all over again
He needs to keep getting stronger and keep developing his game. Jalen Suggs is a good example. People were thinking he might be a bust. But he's finally contributing to the Orlando Magic while starting and this is his third season.
This title is out to lunch ! I'm sure I'm blocked from comments but just in case you have to be only a tiny step up from pensare as far as horrible raptors content … this is a complete mismanagement of a great lottery pick… the raptors new coach gives the guy zero meaningful run and when he is on the court a couple of mistakes and he is benched … just pathetic that you and the other casual fans are thinking it's gradeys fault …honestly pathetic
People with a brain didn't expect anything but a future bright spot and wtf are u talking about struggling with physical play ??? He is playing a position where the physical place is not much of an adjustment
And no ur crying that playing one game in the g league he didn't play well ??? I want what ur smoking
He needs reps and G league is where you go…why are you making this segment a regret pick?
He will be fine
Should of got Hawkins
No regret, it will take him time. He struggled again on Monday. Ron Harper Jr struggled on Monday too. Grady does to need to get a bit stronger and body fill out. But still a little bit concerned with two sub par gleague games. The entire 905 team doesn't look good as a whole but Javon seemed ok, not great but ok.
Gradys dick has been very underwhelming this year i expected more….
Everybody needs to take a chill pill and mellow out. Could Toronto use some instant 3pt shooting right now? Absolutely. But does anyone remember Spicy P's rookie season? He spent the 1st of the season with the Raptors, then went down to the G-League. It's not something to be ashamed of its about development. This should be good for Gradey's confidence, so when he makes his next NBA appearances, he's relaxed.