"For those who tuned into that initial stretch of games, you'll know that one of the main culprits receiving criticism for his dramatic downturn in play was Immanuel Quickley. Though IQ is on a positive upswing now at the time of writing, he was far from a desirable watch to kick things off as he struggled to display any shooting poise - largely ending games inefficiently, multiple defensive lapses and an overall sense of looking clouded whenever he stepped on the court."
"I think that encapsulates the IQ experience in a nutshell. I have no doubt that his ability as a stout shooter is invaluable for this Raptors squad, as I mentioned in my last piece about Quickley. But the challenge is how quickly (pun intended) he can pivot from doing what he does best to either trying to do too much or not enough. That's the gamble many Raptors fans have to witness when IQ is on the court."
Immanuel Quickley experienced a rocky start to the 2025-26 season marked by poor shooting poise, inefficient finishes, and defensive lapses that created a cloudy on-court presence. Decision-making intermittently deteriorated for extended stretches, producing uneven performance that disrupted team rhythm. Quickley's shooting ability remains a valuable asset for the Raptors, but frequent swings between overreaching and underengaging pose a recurring risk whenever he plays. Recent games show measurable improvement, with Quickley averaging 15.3 points on 42.9 percent shooting, 34.3 percent from three, and 75.6 percent from the free-throw line after 11 games.
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