The Gradey Dick Thread Part 2

Post #1 » by **DG88** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:44 am

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Post #2 » by **The Duke** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:48 am

Here comes the pain

Post #3 » by **DG88** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:51 am

Honestly, I wasn't looking that much at Gradey Dick during draft season because I thought he wouldn't be for one he available, and two didn't match the Raptors philosophy. When they did draft him I felt they drafted for need than talent. Now I'm not saying Dick isn't talented but his talents have not translated to the NBA yet. He's still young and need to fill out his body and process the game better for us to see results. Though right now I don't see him contributing to the team this year. He needs a solid offseason of work.

Childs · Post #4 » by **Childs** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:55 am

He shot 2/10 and was a -22. Yikes.

C_Money · Post #5 » by **C_Money** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:56 am

Holy sh*t is Masai ever racking up the L’s these days.

goinrogue · Post #6 » by **goinrogue** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:56 am

He was so good in college, and now he can’t even start in the G league. This has got to be mental.

LoveMyRaps · Post #7 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 3:59 am

goinrogue wrote:He was so good in college, and now he can’t even start in the G league. This has got to be mental.

I don't recognize Gradey out there.

Stauskas 2.0? Fredette 2.0??? :noway:

Nah, I'm gonna give Gradey some time.

PushDaRock · Post #8 » by **PushDaRock** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:03 am

If there's one positive to look at, it's his FT %. If you can shoot 90% from the line (NBA + G League combined), your shot mechanics have to be very repeatable and consistent which gives hope for the in game shots to eventually start dropping.

lolekszmolek · Post #9 » by **lolekszmolek** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:04 am

I was at the 905 this evening. It was another disappointing loss for Toronto. Dick did not distinguish himself in any way and may have made just one three. He did not play the last several minutes of the 4th quarter which was a curious decision by the coach. Actually the team did not play well and I don't think there is anyone on the 905 that could make any meaningful contribution to the Raptors in the event of an injury.

NotMyKawhi · Post #10 » by **NotMyKawhi** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:10 am

doesn't deserve a 2nd thread tbh

lock it up

Madvillainy2004 · Post #11 » by **Madvillainy2004** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:13 am

Yeah he's not doing anything for us this year lol

WaltFrazier · Post #12 » by **WaltFrazier** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:22 am

So we beat Delaware two nights ago without Gradey, tonight they beat us with him playing.

Coco Costanza · Post #13 » by **Coco Costanza** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:24 am

C_Money wrote:Holy sh*t is Masai ever racking up the L’s these days.

And it all comes down to the Poletl trade. That trade cost not only cost a future pick, but likely a better pick in last year's draft. Imagine if Dick just isn't an NBA player.

Basketball_Jones · Post #14 » by **Basketball_Jones** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:32 am

Season is a wash, he won’t be coming back up by the way he’s looking. At least he had that one 16 point game.

mrsocko · Post #15 » by **mrsocko** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:37 am

PushDaRock wrote:If there's one positive to look at, it's his FT %. If you can shoot 90% from the line (NBA + G League combined), your shot mechanics have to be very repeatable and consistent which gives hope for the in game shots to eventually start dropping.

His FT%?

Well, hey his shoes seem to fit too so there’s another positive.

PushDaRock · Post #16 » by **PushDaRock** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:43 am

mrsocko wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:If there's one positive to look at, it's his FT %. If you can shoot 90% from the line (NBA + G League combined), your shot mechanics have to be very repeatable and consistent which gives hope for the in game shots to eventually start dropping.

His FT%?

Well, hey his shoes seem to fit too so there’s another positive.

There we go, more positives to look at.

Prestige · Post #17 » by **Prestige** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:46 am

Throw him in as part of an OG or Siakam trade before other teams look too closely. He’s still a lottery pick with ‘potential’.

Ackshun · Post #18 » by **Ackshun** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:49 am

goinrogue wrote:He was so good in college, and now he can’t even start in the G league. This has got to be mental.

Jimmer Fredette and Adam Morrison say hello

It happens though. You really need to be special to have a long career in the NBA. I was expecting to see a bit more in the G league but you’re right, he’s probably in his head too much.

Psubs · Post #19 » by **Psubs** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:03 am

Coco Costanza wrote:
C_Money wrote:Holy sh*t is Masai ever racking up the L’s these days.

And it all comes down to the Poletl trade. That trade cost not only cost a future pick, but likely a better pick in last year's draft. Imagine if Dick just isn't an NBA player.

I thought he'd be at least as successful as Christian Braun.

Psubs · Post #20 » by **Psubs** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 5:05 am

Coco Costanza wrote:
C_Money wrote:Holy sh*t is Masai ever racking up the L’s these days.

And it all comes down to the Poletl trade. That trade cost not only cost a future pick, but likely a better pick in last year's draft. Imagine if Dick just isn't an NBA player.

Masai says play in for what. :banghead:

Gotta stay the course, not make the Poeltl trade. Draft Kessler and this summer draft Cason Wallace AND sign Poeltl for the full MLE with max raises. Also, NOT sign McDaniels and NOT accept the team option on Thaddeus Young. Getting old Thaddeus Young was also dumb. :banghead: