Title: The curious case of Jeff Dowtin Jr. and his contract status with the Raptors
Date: October 16, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I looked at Jeff Dowtin Jr.’s contract and roster situation with the Raptors, and some other fringe roster situations ahead of cut-down day.
As new Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic tries to instill a “Point-Five” offensive philosophy, he doesn’t need to look any further than Jeff Dowtin Jr. for a willing example in his next film session.
On Sunday, Dowtin saw his first game action of the pre-season and immediately displayed what Rajakovic wants to see in his team’s offensive decision making. Awaiting a pass from Markquis Nowell, Dowtin had quickly sized up Cairns Taipins wing Lachlan Anderson and surveyed a defence that was in man coverage with five bodies around the perimeter.
Dowtin caught the pass and quickly burst to his left, past a flat-footed Anderson and into the paint, and finished his layup through Anderson and a help defender coming over from the strong corner.
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 