"Obviously, what he experienced in the first two years in the NBA is pretty different than what he's going through this season. He's in the process of learning how to be a professional, how to embrace that role, how to learn to play that role. And he had games where he did very well and he had games that, you know, did not do great. So he has to live with the process. I still believe in him, we still believe in him, and we look at this as a long-"
With 22 games left in the regular season, the Toronto Raptors occupy the fifth seed, 3.5 games ahead of the play-in tournament. Beyond securing playoff positioning, the team emphasizes playoff readiness through rotation optimization, player health management, and offensive consistency. Jakob Poeltl's return strengthens the team's floor spacing and screening capabilities. Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles require rest for lingering injuries. The rotation continues evolving, with Gradey Dick's minutes declining significantly in favor of emerging players like Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamison Battle. Coach Darko Rajakovic acknowledges Dick's adjustment challenges while maintaining confidence in his long-term development.
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