"Fultz, the 2017 first overall pick, has had an up-and-down career. He was a highly-hyped prospect coming into the league, but injuries derailed his trajectory."
"Fultz duplicates a problem Toronto already has. Jamal Shead and Alijah Martin are both high-energy defenders with question marks on offence."
"In 23 games with Toronto's G-League affiliate, Alijah Martin has averaged 18.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 4.9 rebounds while shooting efficiently."
"Instead of giving Martin a chance, Toronto chose Fultz, a player with a similar archetype but far less long-term upside."
The Toronto Raptors signed Markelle Fultz to a 10-day contract, despite his struggles with offense and three-point shooting. Fultz's high-energy defense and playmaking skills are noted, but he duplicates issues already present in the team. Jamal Shead and Alijah Martin, both high-energy defenders with offensive concerns, are already on the roster. Martin has shown promise in the G-League, making the decision to sign Fultz over him puzzling. The Raptors could have used their roster spot to address weaknesses like three-point shooting and rebounding instead of opting for Fultz.
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