Raptors Draft Options: BENNETT STIRTZ, EBUKA OKORIE, DAILYN SWAIN

"That newfound patience was reflected in the numbers. Quickley had by far his most efficient pick-and-roll scoring season as a Raptor, averaging just over a point per possession (86th percentile leaguewide) despite the fact that he had a major down year as a pull-up 3-point shooter (27.5 percent, compared to 35.6 percent for his career and 38 percent in his previous two seasons). In other words, his success as a pick-and-roll ball-handler was entirely driven by what he did inside the arc."

"Again, it's a real shame that he didn't get a chance to showcase what his refined skillset could look like in a playoff setting, where those in-between shots become even more resilient. But looking ahead, this is cause for optimism. Pair Quickley's improved 2-point finishing with pull-up 3-point shooting that's more in line with his abilities and career norms, and we could be talking about one of the more dangerous pick-and-roll scorers in the league."

"Which is particularly salient for a Raptors team that ranked second-last in both volume and efficiency of possessions finished by pick-and-roll ball-handlers in the playoffs. And while specific statistical jumps like the one Quickley made this year can turn out to be outliers, the habits and targeted work that made it possible in this case should offer hope - not only that he can sustain those improvements, but that there's still another level for him to reach."

"Because going through his film, as much as you see the areas where he's improved, you also see ways in which his shot diet can be even more efficient. And to hear it from the guy who trains him in the summers, Quickley himself will understand that better than anyone. "He's a special player in the sense of, obviously the work ethic, but I think beyond that, how attentive he is to things," Lam said. "He's a smart dude, and"

Quickley showed his most efficient pick-and-roll scoring season with a rate just over one point per possession. His pull-up three-point shooting dropped to 27.5 percent compared with his career mark of 35.6 percent and prior seasons near 38 percent. His pick-and-roll success was driven by inside-the-arc play rather than perimeter shooting. The lack of playoff exposure limited a chance to test his refined skills in a setting where midrange and in-between shots become harder. Improved two-point finishing combined with pull-up three-point shooting closer to his norms could make him a dangerous pick-and-roll scorer. The Raptors ranked second-last in playoff pick-and-roll volume and efficiency, making his development especially relevant. The improvements reflect habits and targeted work that may be sustainable and still leave room for further efficiency gains.

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