Toronto Raptors: Who Wins The Minutes Battle?
There’s a minutes battle afoot! Julian explains who he thinks will rise to the occasion & take the backup SG spot: Ja’Kobe Walter or Gradey Dick? Also featuring a breakdown for the game against the Chicago Bulls.
0:00 – Intro
0:12 – Backup Shooters
16:54 – Player Spotlights
23:10 – Final Thoughts
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Gradey is for sure next on the chopping block when it comes to trades
I've been asking for Walter to be the starter last season. His play style was that of a veteran. Making smart plays, and moving well.
This season in training camp, him being in 3rd unit was telling me that they were prioritizing him, as crazy as that might sound.
They gave him the "rookie treatment" 3&d, this year, to ease his development, while we gave the RJ, Scottie, BI trio a chance to gel, or try up RJ's trade value.
8:47 – It's obvious to me he can't be regulated to "3&d", involve him more on offense,
I think that'll also fuel his defence even more.
Late June ask JMo if he wants a 2 way with us next year or don’t do team option.
Draft nights: RJ + GD + some future draft capital = Ryan Nembhard + Obi Toppin – This lets us move IQ to Sixth man role. Makes us longer and more Defensive. Right now we have 2 good defenders in starting lineup. Next year we would have 4 good defenders to start. Ryan, Ja’Kobe, BI, SB either JP or CMB or move BI to SG and start CMB at PF and SB at SF.
Always been higher on Ja'Kobe vs Gradey. But im still hoping our boy GD improves sooner than later.
Walter has been better than Gradey easily
Besides the shooting for Grady, he can’t score on fast breaks. How many offensive fouls does he have on the break?
I still cringe when Gradey is on the floor. He’s just so unpredictable and it’s kind of like a bonus if he actually makes a shot instead of just business as usual. Darko has been so patient with him; it’s almost like it’s his son. It’s time for him to go.