Raptors Discussion: v97 Raptor's 2024-2025 - Training camp begins Oct. 1

[Bjindaho]

Definitely should have traded down

 

[Leaf Rocket]

I’m sorry, I burst out laughing when Silver called out the name.

Its okay...There are days where I am cool with the word Duty and then I realize they are days where I'm like...it's dooty.

A Dick pic!!!!

 

[rojac]

I’m sorry, I burst out laughing when Silver called out the name.

Reminds me of the time that the company I used to work for hired a guy named "John Thomas" in our London office. Then, of course, we realized were two guys named Rod and Peter making fun of someone for having a penis synonym as their name.

 

[GQS]

All the Dick talk will never end now anytime we talk about the Raps.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Guys we Drafted a man dressed in red for the raptors and also dressed like Elton John.

 

[Budz22]

Can’t wait to see that Prescious Dick combo.

Ok I’m out before I get banned.

 

[Tuggy]

Seen mocks where he goes #11 and called the best shooter in the draft.

Hopefully it works out.

 

[Patmac40]

Well, we got a shooter

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Also If there is one places Masai is pretty amazing at...it's the draft so I kind of wanna give him a bit of a break.

 

[Bjindaho]

Seen mocks where he goes #11 and called the best shooter in the draft.

Hopefully it works out.

Absolutely the best shooter.

The question is how well it translates.

 

[Emerica]

Well we needed shooting and he’s one of, if not the best shooter in the draft. I would’ve gone Bufkin personally

 

[Dr.Funk]

Seen mocks where he goes #11 and called the best shooter in the draft.

Hopefully it works out.

Fantastic shooter. Poor defender.

 

[Habsfan18]

 

[thewave]

We got Dick! Boss pick to get Gradey Dick!

 

[LaPlante94]

Fantastic shooter. Poor defender.

Our usual strategy is Fantastic defender and poor shooter so gotta do the opposite eventually

 

[Leaf Rocket]

ok now can we get a trade and see if we can pick up kobe as if we promised him

 

[saska sault]

Good pick, high basketball IQ, really good size and shot. He's a solid piece.

 

[hockeywiz542]

Gradey Dick NBA Mock Draft scouting report: Why Kansas freshman is drawing Klay Thompson comparisons | Sporting News

Kansas star freshman Gradey Dick is one of the best shooters in this year's draft class. What else would he bring to an NBA team that selects him?

www.sportingnews.com

Gradey Dick strengths

Dick is one of the best 3-point shooters in the country and at 6-8, it's easy to see why NBA teams would consider him a lottery pick.

The freshman wing is a flamethrower, knocking down 39.9 percent of his 5.8 3-point attempts per game. With a smooth, high release, Dick only needs a split-second to get his shot off against even the tightest defense.

He already has NBA range and during his freshman season, he proved there is no 3-point shot he can't make. Kansas used all types of screens to free up Dick for open looks, flying off of flares, pin downs or double screens ready to catch and shoot.

If he doesn't have an open look off of the catch, Dick is capable of pump faking, putting the ball on the floor, making one quick move and getting back into position to fire away. His ability to shoot on the move is what separates him from other marksmen in this class, and he's always trying to find open space.

Beyond his biggest strength, Dick is also an active cutter in the halfcourt. In transition, he's a threat when he runs the lane because he can fade to the wing or corner for a 3, or dive to the rim as a lob threat with deceptive athleticism.

He brings a ton of energy on the defensive end and on the glass, willing to make winning plays on both ends of the floor. He has the height and length to develop into a versatile 3-and-D prospect, he's just not there yet.

Gradey Dick weaknesses

Defense is Dick's biggest weakness, but it's not from a lack of effort. At 19 years old, he still has a lean frame, listed at 205 pounds despite being 6-8.

He will certainly be an easy target when he first gets to the NBA but as he builds strength and gets quicker laterally, he should be able to develop into a solid perimeter defender.

Dick also isn't much of a shot creator aside from a few quick moves to buy an extra second before launching from 3. He won't beat defenders off the dribble in isolation and attack the basket, but he's shown an ability to finish at the rim as a cutter. If he wants to be more than just a 3-point specialist, he'll have to get more shifty and explosive off the bounce.

 

[Leaf Rocket]

Correction Atlantic Got another PG...in Kobe.

 

[GQS]

Who's ready to order their I Dick shirts?

 

[Clark4Ever]

Solid pick.

 

[GoonieFace]

Over/Under on Dick jersey sales?

 

[40BayStreet]

We just drafted Rick Astley. At least we know he’ll be loyal. Lol He does seem like a good pick though. Great shooter. Wonder who plays PG for us though next year though.

 

[trellaine201]

Someone in another thread said he shoots well?

 

[MarMarSab3]

Someone in another thread said he shoots well?

Arguably best shooter in draft