In this week’s episode of Open Gym, the importance of veteran leadership is examined through the presence of Garrett Temple, Otto Porter, and Thaddeus Young on the Toronto Raptors roster. From mentoring the younger players, getting teammates game ready, and being an extension of the coaching staff, the impact of these three veterans cannot be understated.
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The DNPs🔥🫱🏽🫲🏾
The DNP crew (Young, Temple)… taking up roster spots that could be used for other players providing outside shooting depth ie Jaylen Nowell and Terence Davis. OPJ needs to stay healthy as he can still contribute in the rotation on the court.
When the game gets to deficit of 10-13 points, bring in the vets to calm the waters a bit.
I love having them on the team even if not playing still helping teach
Appreciated this Open Gym episode✊🏾
Some people may not understand their purpose but if Memphis had players like this, maybe (obviously not guaranteed) ja wouldn’t have been in the spot he is in. Youth need guidance in today’s world. Distractions, bad role models etc are even more so now with social media. The behind the scenes stuff is important
Also 4:32 and 5:20 show how these guys are more than players. They are extensions of the coach
We need Thad, Temple and Porter on the same time on the court
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