Samson Folk and Trevon Heath analyze the reasons behind the Toronto Raptors’ struggles with 3-point shooting, discuss Gradey Dick’s ability to score from baseline plays, and consider whether Darko is perceived as soft. They cover all that and more.
The Toronto Raptors currently hold a 2-10 record, the worst in the league. They are facing an unprecedented number of injuries, forcing players into significant roles that weren’t initially expected of them. This situation opens up ample opportunities for analysis from Samson and Trevon, the hosts of Pull Up Tre, which is a beloved basketball podcast in Canada.
They begin with an update on all the injured Raptors players, discussing their expected recovery timelines and the impact on those who remain healthy. They then explore how Gradey Dick has stepped up as a key player for the team, leading the Raptors in points per game, three-pointers made, and free throws made. Additionally, they examine how Dick’s skill set enables the Raptors to excel as one of the best BLOB (Baseline Out of Bounds) teams in the NBA, particularly highlighting how his movement shooting is instrumental, especially with the double stagger play they utilize for him. Samson analyzes this with visual aids.
Then Trevon initiates a discussion about the Raptors’ need to keep attacking the rim, noting their struggles with 3-point shooting. Can the Raptors improve their perimeter game with the current roster, or will they have to wait until players are healthy again? Is Darko Rajakovic seen as a ‘soft’ coach? What are the reasons that might lead to this perception, and what is considered fair in evaluating a coach in this context? The group also re-drafts the top 5 picks from both the 2021 and 2023 drafts, primarily to emphasize how exciting Scottie Barnes and Dick have been. Enjoy! Have a wonderful day!
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