The Gradey Dick Thread Part 2

[Fairview4Life]

Again, the revisionist history that BC was 'tanking' and building the 'proper way' is one of the weirdest arguments I've ever seen this forum make.

This team hasn't really had an intentional tank and rebuild. They've just been mediocre / bad while trying to be good. Similar to us the last season and a half.

I think that cracks me up the most. Surely, they don’t actually believe that BC was tanking? :lol:

He did for two years though. They really should have done a bit more at the end of the season when we ended up with Ross in the draft, but that year and the previous one were definitely tanking years.

[Raptorland23]

BC never rebuilt in the way of tank and picks, he did however bring in well known players to experience the Toronto lifestyle and change the narrative on the city. Those players ended up loving Toronto and slowly but surely the perception of Toronto changed and more players were receptive to coming here.

So in a sense, he rebuilt the organizations terrible reputation and opened us up to the market of decent and good players being open to coming here

[ATLTimekeeper]

The nature of player movement is different now where tanking might have given you a few FRPs, not it's expected you get 3 + swaps for your star players. BC tanked. Ben Uzoh and a coin flip was the difference between Lillard/Barnes and Ross. Like... c'mon. Ben Uzoh.

[anotherhomer]

there's a few players drafted after gradey that sure could help
hawkins (Pelicans)
brandin P (warriors)
javier Jaquez (Miami)

[Tha Cynic]

This dude is launching a podcast lol.

He got more promotions about his brand than he does 3 point makes with us.

Yeah what's up with this guy being all over the tv and radio while sucking at basketball. Needs to really cut down this extra crap and learn how to shoot.

[HumbleRen]

This dude is launching a podcast lol.

He got more promotions about his brand than he does 3 point makes with us.

Yeah what's up with this guy being all over the tv and radio while sucking at basketball. Needs to really cut down this extra crap and learn how to shoot.

I think the league and PR firms were hoping he was going to be a bigger presence than what he is right now.

White kid with a funny last name and a good social media presence in College. Not surprised companies were lining up to get him in promo.

[Coco Costanza]

This dude is launching a podcast lol.

He got more promotions about his brand than he does 3 point makes with us.

Yeah what's up with this guy being all over the tv and radio while sucking at basketball. Needs to really cut down this extra crap and learn how to shoot.

I think the league and PR firms were hoping he was going to be a bigger presence than what he is right now.

They definitely were, I'm still seeing his commercials.

[YogurtProducer]

I remember when Calderon came over, he had a lot of trouble with the longer distance. After a couple of years he was hitting 40%.

His first 2 years he took 43 and 75 3pa in the entire seasons, you might be right, but those sample sizes are way too small to say.

And honestly, even if you are right, and Gradey picks it up in 2-3 years, the rest of his game is pretty abysmal so far.

Wait, now sample size matters? You argued me when I said Scotties sample size was way to small when it was at like 80 or so attempts to conclude he was for sure an improved shooter

[YogurtProducer]

Gradey has not looked good. He just turned 20 though. We have no idea if he will have an NBA career or not. But I laugh at the people who want to tank already giving up on the kid. I don’t think people realize what they are in for if we do decide to tank. Prospects won’t be a finished product after two months. A rebuilding team may not be the kind of team to cheer for if you lack patience.

I see this comment a lot on here. This is complete BS. Seen rebuilds on this team, other NBA teams AND plenty of other teams in other leagues over several years. WTF.

You watch those teams as much as you watch the Raps? There is only so much time in a year, I highly doubt you tuned in 82 times to watch The Process.

[Scase]

I remember when Calderon came over, he had a lot of trouble with the longer distance. After a couple of years he was hitting 40%.

His first 2 years he took 43 and 75 3pa in the entire seasons, you might be right, but those sample sizes are way too small to say.

And honestly, even if you are right, and Gradey picks it up in 2-3 years, the rest of his game is pretty abysmal so far.

Wait, now sample size matters? You argued me when I said Scotties sample size was way to small when it was at like 80 or so attempts to conclude he was for sure an improved shooter

I should have this put in my sig just for you.


CONTEXT MATTERS

Scottie had his entire shooting form change from one year to the next. Gradey self admitted NOTHING about his form has changed. You are just outright awful at this.

[Chandan]

Gradey has not looked good. He just turned 20 though. We have no idea if he will have an NBA career or not. But I laugh at the people who want to tank already giving up on the kid. I don’t think people realize what they are in for if we do decidee to tank. Prospects won’t be a finished product after two months. A rebuilding team may not be the kind of team to cheer for if you lack patience.

I see this comment a lot on here. This is complete BS. Seen rebuilds on this team, other NBA teams AND plenty of other teams in other leagues over several years. WTF.

You watch those teams as much as you watch the Raps? There is only so much time in a year, I highly doubt you tuned in 82 times to watch The Process.

If people are tuning in every game to watch this disaster right now, they would watch scottie + a good prospect every night.

[ItsDanger]

Gradey has not looked good. He just turned 20 though. We have no idea if he will have an NBA career or not. But I laugh at the people who want to tank already giving up on the kid. I don’t think people realize what they are in for if we do decide to tank. Prospects won’t be a finished product after two months. A rebuilding team may not be the kind of team to cheer for if you lack patience.

I see this comment a lot on here. This is complete BS. Seen rebuilds on this team, other NBA teams AND plenty of other teams in other leagues over several years. WTF.

You watch those teams as much as you watch the Raps? There is only so much time in a year, I highly doubt you tuned in 82 times to watch The Process.

Following teams or being a fan of a team doesn't require watching complete live 82+ games in a season. Even for you, this is just a strange opinion.

[YogurtProducer]

I see this comment a lot on here. This is complete BS. Seen rebuilds on this team, other NBA teams AND plenty of other teams in other leagues over several years. WTF.

You watch those teams as much as you watch the Raps? There is only so much time in a year, I highly doubt you tuned in 82 times to watch The Process.

If people are tuning in every game to watch this disaster right now, they would watch scottie + a good prospect every night.

A prospect that likely does not even become as good as Poeltl, let alone OG or Siakam.

[YogurtProducer]

His first 2 years he took 43 and 75 3pa in the entire seasons, you might be right, but those sample sizes are way too small to say.

And honestly, even if you are right, and Gradey picks it up in 2-3 years, the rest of his game is pretty abysmal so far.

Wait, now sample size matters? You argued me when I said Scotties sample size was way to small when it was at like 80 or so attempts to conclude he was for sure an improved shooter

I should have this put in my sig just for you.


CONTEXT MATTERS

Scottie had his entire shooting form change from one year to the next. Gradey self admitted NOTHING about his form has changed. You are just outright awful at this.

Context matters - when it is convenient for Scase

[Scase]

Wait, now sample size matters? You argued me when I said Scotties sample size was way to small when it was at like 80 or so attempts to conclude he was for sure an improved shooter

I should have this put in my sig just for you.


CONTEXT MATTERS

Scottie had his entire shooting form change from one year to the next. Gradey self admitted NOTHING about his form has changed. You are just outright awful at this.

Context matters - when it is convenient for Scase

Wow you sure got me there, certified roast. Better watch the phones for when comedy central is calling.

[HangTime]

is he not playing with the 905 tonight?

[johanliebert]

BC never rebuilt in the way of tank and picks, he did however bring in well known players to experience the Toronto lifestyle and change the narrative on the city. Those players ended up loving Toronto and slowly but surely the perception of Toronto changed and more players were receptive to coming here.

So in a sense, he rebuilt the organizations terrible reputation and opened us up to the market of decent and good players being open to coming here

Bc rebuilt with picks, recruiting international players and finding low risk/high reward trades(lowry, amir johnson, james johnson).

[OAKLEY_2]

there's a few players drafted after gradey that sure could help
hawkins (Pelicans)
brandin P (warriors)
javier Jaquez (Miami)

Was plugging for Jaquez and Cam Whitmore but Gradey looked very Kyle Korver so was a reasonable pick to say the least and dude is 19 and they are not rushing him in the man's game context. I am high on both Gradey and Freeman-Liberty. Jacquez has a motor that clearly stood out. Whitmore just seemed like a no brainer at 13. Jacquez's game has immediately translated. Probably he is the definition of low ceiling. Gradey's real role is behind Trent jr. and Gary is on the bench...

"Whitmore finished with a career-high 42 points in only 29 minutes, shooting 15-of-23 from the field (65.2%) and 5-of-11 on 3-pointers (45.5%). Only 19 years old, the athletic 6-foot-7 forward from Villanova also tallied 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and made 4-of-5 free throws (80.0%), and the Vipers were +31 during his minutes."

In the G League at 19.

Sad to think that red flags, health, and building around Scottie stopped Raps from taking a dropped player like Whitmore. Raps are pretty risk averse. Although Gradey looks more risky at the moment.

[NinjaBro]

Bigger bust than Arujo smh

"Jeremy Lin coming to the Raptors that season was as huge to me as Kawhi Leonard" - Alex Wong

[RoyceDa59]

Gradey Dick just flat out sucks.

Need athletes in today’s NBA.

Another wasted lotto pick.

This team is plummeting.