"After sitting out with a left Achilles tendon rupture last season, the Raptors 905 season was his comeback season. The injury didn't seem to impact him as he continued to prove that he is a lob threat, shot blocker, and a mobile big on both ends of the floor. He has recorded six double-doubles this season."
"Most importantly, he's shot 40% (54-136) from downtown as a 905er this season on 3.5 attempts per game. In his NBA career, he has shot 37% on less than one attempt per game. But 3-point success in the G League doesn't always translate to the NBA with faster closeouts, so whether he gets 3-point reps in with Cleveland remains to be seen."
"He told me, "Mentally, there's no block or anything" when it comes to the fear of re-injury. Against the Grand Rapids Gold recently, he aggressively took the ball to the hoop rather than resorting to a dribble hand-off."
A 7-foot, 240-lb French big man has successfully returned from a left Achilles tendon rupture during his comeback season with the Raptors 905. He demonstrates two-way impact as a lob threat, shot blocker, and mobile defender, recording six double-doubles. Mentally, he reports no concerns about re-injury. His standout achievement is shooting 40% from three-point range on 3.5 attempts per game, significantly outpacing his NBA career rate of 37% on fewer than one attempt. His aggressive play and improved range showcase his development, though G League three-point success may not translate to the NBA's faster pace. He brings experience from winning organizations, including an OKC Blue G League championship and the strong Raptors 905 program.
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