"When you look at a history of high-level shooters, I think those guys all stay four years in college, or they get drafted early and they pick up on later on what they need to do because it is a very specific job. You need to come in the game, and you need to knock down shots...and understand the importance of every shot but not put too much on an outcome."
"Dick was an excellent 3-point shooter in college. He sank 40.3% of his 5.7 attempts per game. So far, he hasn't been a great 3-point threat in the NBA. He was solid in his first two seasons, shooting 36.5% and 35%, but never anything above average. His shooting took another hit in his third season. His accuracy dropped to 30.6%."
Gradey Dick played 13 minutes against the Mavericks after several games without playing, recording 10 points on 4-8 shooting, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. Coach Darko Rajakovic praised Dick's work ethic and offered optimism about his future, noting that elite shooters typically need time to develop in the NBA. Dick's 3-point shooting has declined significantly in his third season, dropping to 30.6% from 35-36.5% in previous years, with volume decreasing from six attempts to 2.6 per game due to his reduced role coming off the bench. Rajakovic indicated Dick is learning that shooting alone cannot sustain NBA playing time, suggesting the young player is developing a more complete game.
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