"The first half of Dick's season, 28 games: 32mpg / 17.8pts / 3.5rbs / 2.1asts / 1stl / 42/35/89 splits The second half, 26 games: 26.7mpg / 10.8pts / 3.7rbs / 1.5asts / .7stls / 39/34/80 splits Even though we've seen it before, a return of form to the start of his second season would be reason for celebration. What made Dick potent last season was his mix of shot-making talent, motion, gravity, and the fact that when it was time to let shots fly he was neither diffident or shy."
"On the whole, his shot-making numbers should underwhelm most people who look at them. A man described as a "shooter" hitting 35-percent? Doesn't really pass the sniff test. If you'll allow me to try and sway you, though? Some numbers from last season: 38-percent C&S 3pt shooting / 31-percent guarded / 46-percent unguarded 42-percent spot up 3pt shooting / 84th %ile out of spot ups (including attacking closeouts and drives)"
"We're noticing that on both ends of the floor (the added strength). Defensively he's doing a much better job with contact. He's doing a much better job of rebounding the ball. A much better job of staying in front of the guys."
Gradey Dick enters the 2025-2026 season concentrating on training camp work, shooting, the art of cutting, and adding weight. He produced a strong first half last season (32 mpg, 17.8 ppg, 42/35/89 splits) before a second-half decline (26.7 mpg, 10.8 ppg, 39/34/80 splits). Last-season strengths included shot-making, off-ball motion, gravity, and willingness to fire. Advanced splits show high catch-and-shoot and spot-up effectiveness despite overall percentages. Practice reports cite added strength, better contact handling, improved rebounding, and improved on-ball defensive positioning. The projection is for him to become a movement shooter and versatile offensive multiplier.
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