"His three-point shooting, transition game, and sporadic energy seemed like a perfect fit in Toronto, and it gave the team optionality in constructing their lineups. What I didn't see coming was just how quickly, and how profoundly he would make his impact felt."
"Over the season, the 26-year-old big man averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists, he boasted above average efficiency, particularly from deep where he hit 38.9% of his threes, a number buoyed by his 40% hit rate from above-the-break."
"Beyond his three-point shooting, his ability to finish possessions on cuts and attacking closeouts was needed for a team that at times struggled to score in the halfcourt. In transition he helped lead the Raptors to a top-3 frequency by creating tons of extra fastbreak opportunities off-steals, he was also one of the few players on the team that could score on the break efficiently."
"What he became for the Raptors this season was an incredible revelation for a guy who was the 54th pick in 2021 and spent his rookie season lighting up the G-League alongside Nova Scotia legend Li"
Mamukelashvili fit Toronto with three-point shooting, transition play, and energetic spurts that expanded lineup options. His impact arrived quickly and strongly during the season. He averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while posting above-average efficiency, including 38.9% from three and 40% from above-the-break. He also finished possessions on cuts and attacked closeouts, addressing halfcourt scoring struggles. In transition, he helped the Raptors rank top-3 in creating extra fastbreak opportunities off steals and was among the few players who could score efficiently on the break.
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