"When Gradey Dick is on the court, the Raptors are 2.3 points per 100 possession better when Dick is on the court than when he is off. Toronto outscores the opponent by 3.3 points per 100 when Gradey Dick plays, and by just 1.0 points when he sits."
"A quick glance at his stats would likely yield a similar conclusion as the Raptors: Gradey Dick doesn't have it. The player drafted for his knockdown shooting ability is hitting only 30.6 percent of his 3-point attempts this year. Unsurprisingly, his 3-point rate has also slipped to a career-low mark."
"Put all of that data together, and you would expect to find a player who is actively harming his team's ability to win. Strangely enough, however, the opposite is true. When Gradey Dick is on the court, the Raptors are better than when he is off."
Gradey Dick, a third-year wing for the Toronto Raptors, is being relegated to limited minutes despite statistical evidence that the team performs better when he plays. His shooting percentages have declined significantly, with his 3-point accuracy dropping to 30.6 percent this season. Beyond shooting, Dick offers rebounding and steal-generating ability but lacks playmaking skills and defensive prowess. Despite these limitations and reduced playing time of 15.3 minutes per game, advanced metrics reveal the Raptors outscore opponents by 3.3 points per 100 possessions when Dick is on the court, compared to just 1.0 points when he sits. This discrepancy suggests hidden value that remains untapped.
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