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Toronto Raptors: 5 Things Learned From Summer League

By Demar Grant

May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri (right) gestures as he speaks with media during pre-game shoot around before the Raptors host Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri (right) gestures as he speaks with media during pre-game shoot around before the Raptors host Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55) reaches for the net during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Delon Wright Isn’t Ready… Yet

It’s a shame Delon Wright hasn’t taken the next step, yet because the potential for him to be a serious difference maker in games is there. Averaging 8.6 points 4.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists throughout the five games, he was making a serious impact with his passing.

Wright is one of those players who is better when he has good players around him. His assists per game don’t tell the entire story – he’s constantly moving the ball, and is a player who makes the pass that leads to the pass that makes an assist.

The 2015 20th overall draft pick is also adept at making passes while hanging in the air during a drive and kick, generating a lot of clean looks for his teammates.  His three-point shooting completely abandoned him as he only shot 16 percent on 12 attempts, but since he was was able to keep his entire team involved, it proved to be a non-problem.

With the size of a two-guard but with the skills of a point guard, Wright should be able to make his way as a defensive backup point guard in the NBA. However, it will be beneficial if he can improve his three-point shooting.

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