Title: Gradey Dick’s offensive versatility at forefront of early breakout for Raptors
Date: November 4, 2024
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I explored Gradey Dick’s strong start to the season and the ways in which it can elevate the Raptors’ offense, now and in the future.
The change feels like it’s happened as quickly as a no-dip catch-and-shoot three from the wing, moving swiftly to avoid a closeout. It’s been as unlikely as a soft finger roll on a baseline reverse. And it’s been as emphatic as a put-back dunk, subverting the expectation of a finished possession.
A lot has changed for Gradey Dick through the first seven games of his sophomore season.
Less than a year ago, Dick was on his way to Mississauga, Ont., to play for Raptors 905. While that’s been a useful developmental tool for a lot of successful Raptors, Dick looked lost down there at first, answering questions about whether his mechanics had changed and struggling to find his place in a G League offence. It ultimately required an in-season break from play for a reconditioning stint, eventually building to a solid, if unspectacular, end to his rookie year.
Blake Murphy Sports Writing 