"Prior to last season, I remember hearing in some basketball discussion circles about the high regard and expectations surrounding the Raptors guard, Immanuel Quickley. Drawing off a very generous pay extension earned in the 2024 offseason and the first, full season in Toronto to finally showcase his prowess as a starting point guard, it wasn't much of a stretch to suggest IQ could've potentially been in the Most Improved Player award conversations."
"But alas, that was simply not the case, and it became unfortunately clear that Quickley struggled to stay healthy during the 2024-25 campaign, which largely derailed those high hopes for a career breakout. In the aftermath of that murky season, given the expectations, you could say that IQ finds himself in that Brandon Ingram territory of being underrated, and the various angles involving Quickley throughout the offseason certainly reflect that."
Immanuel Quickley entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations after a generous 2024 pay extension and a full season as a starting point guard. Significant injury issues limited him to 33 games, derailing a potential career breakout and Most Improved Player consideration. Quickley still produced when on the court, averaging 17.1 points and 5.8 assists in limited action and serving as an important contributor. Health concerns and the large contract complicated perceptions, while offseason commentary and comparisons to underrated players underline continued belief in his upside. A primary area for growth is further development as a playmaker, particularly in pick-and-roll reads and teammate recognition.
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