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Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:15 pm
by bluerap23
Gotta admire that confidence
https://dailyhive.com/toronto/raptors-nowell-ig-storyMove over, Kyle Lowry, there’s a new point guard gunning for the Toronto Raptors’ record books.
Though he’s yet to play an NBA game beyond Summer League yet, undrafted rookie Markquis Nowell is looking to stake his claim among the team’s all-time greats.
The Raptors signed Nowell back in June on draft night after he went unselected in the 2023 NBA draft, following a five-year college career with the Kansas State Wildcats and the Little Rock Trojans.
“One day, I’m gonna have everything I prayed for. I really believe it,” Nowell posted to his Instagram story on Monday night.
In a follow-up story, Nowell shared, “I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on a uniform.”
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:24 pm
by deeps6x
Looked like crap in summer league.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:26 pm
by Badonkadonk
If only I could take Nowell's character and determination and go back in time to transplant it into Vince.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:28 pm
by Tor_Raps
You gotta have that mindset to get where he's gotten today. Rather than make fun of him because its probably outlandish, I'll applaud him.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:32 pm
by Scase
I appreciate the sentiment, but a snowball has a better chance in hell. Honestly, if he can be a dependable bench player, I'll be happy.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:32 pm
by LoveMyRaps
Love the confidence. Been a fan but the chances of him being the best Raptor ever have never been slimmer.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:41 pm
by DemHeavyHands
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:42 pm
by mtcan
The swag is there. The height is not. I hope he has a good long career, however. He is easy to cheer for.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:45 pm
by MoneyBall
The best at sucking?
Seriously though, I love the confidence.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:46 pm
by goinrogue
The odds are extremely against him to get any playing time in the nba other than garbage minutes. But I’m sure Doug smith will love him.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:58 pm
by sbsat
Love his confidence and loved what i saw in summer league but this wont age well
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:58 pm
by Raps in 4
You love to hear it, but it ain't happening at his height lol. It would be a success if he's still on an NBA roster by next season.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:05 am
by Duffman100
Can he focus on being the best backup point guard? That feels like a more realistic goal.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:19 am
by MiamiSPX
It's easy to root for a guy that a lot of us are taller than. It would be incredible. But the odds of him even being a regular NBA rotation player are extremely slim. Watching him in SL didn't make me feel any better about those odds either.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:34 am
by kalel123
There's a fine line between self confidence and delusional. He just crossed it. By a mile.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:40 am
by will
MoneyBall wrote:The best at sucking?
Seriously though, I love the confidence.
AYOOOOOOooooooo.
Pause.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:45 am
by Zeno
sbsat wrote:Love his confidence and loved what i saw in summer league but this wont age well
Don't love his confidence. He needs to be fundamental not flashy. He needs to distribute, not chuck. At least until he establishes himself. In summer league, he was basically a shorter version of what many on here think Fred is, outside of a few nice passes.
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:52 am
by BD006
I certainly hope so, that would be one of best undrafted signings in NBA history
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:57 am
by TheAlchemist23
Man I got excited thinking this was Jaylen Nowell
Re: Nowell: I will make history as the best Raptor to ever put on the uniform
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:59 am
by Reeko
BD006 wrote:I certainly hope so, that would be one of best undrafted signings in NBA history
Considering that Kawhi Leonard put on a Raptors uniform, I would say he would be the best undrafted signing of all time, should he get to that level.
