"It's extremely disheartening to see how far Gradey Dick has come up to this point in his NBA career and Toronto Raptors tenure. For the handful of times I find myself writing about the positive developments in the 22-year-old former Kansas standout's journey, I feel like it's offset by the countless examples of his costly slip-ups and inconsistent play."
"Recently, I wrote about how the Raptors might be putting too much on the plate of Gradey Dick by forcing his hand into becoming a player archetype he just isn't cut out to be. Sure, Dick has shown some promise as a cutter, and I've heard it myself from Raptors assistant coach James Wade, who emphasized how they prioritize getting those looks for guys like Dick, as well as Ja'Kobe Walter, Ochai Agbaji, and even RJ Barrett."
Gradey Dick has shown developmental progress but remains plagued by inconsistent play and costly mistakes that undermine his contributions. The Raptors have emphasized converting him into a cutter, three-point threat, crafty creator, passer, and solid defender, creating competing role expectations. Dick’s December shooting splits were 37.5 percent field-goal and 29.6 percent from three, indicating poor perimeter efficiency for a player expected to shoot. In Miami he played 11:53, scored two points on free throws, went 0-for-4 including 0-for-3 from deep, and recorded one rebound and one assist. Those performance gaps magnify concerns amid a tumultuous team core.
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