"Toronto has finally had a well-deserved break after a tough four-game losing streak, which included being knocked out of the NBA Cup quarterfinals by the now-finals-bound New York Knicks on December 9. And it was during that game that a young Raptors player received a lot of criticism for his poor performance. Despite only playing eight minutes, Gradey Dick had two careless turnovers, adding to the ongoing criticism of the Raptors during what was already a rough night for Jakob Poeltl."
"I get that in sports training, coaching, and development, sometimes pushing an athlete to improve in an area that isn't their strongest point can lead to a more well-rounded and polished player in the long run. I can recall hearing this idea being emphasized a few months ago at the Raptors' coaches open house, especially from assistant coach Pat Delany."
Toronto received a break after a four-game losing streak culminating in an NBA Cup quarterfinals loss to the New York Knicks on December 9. Gradey Dick received heavy criticism for two careless turnovers in eight minutes during that game. Concerns have risen about Dick's development since late last season and the upcoming season is viewed as a crucial opportunity to determine his long-term role. Darko Rajakovic praises Dick and believes he can develop beyond being a shooter, emphasizing the need for two-way play. Some coaching voices advocate pushing weaknesses, while others recommend building on existing strengths.
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