
#1SG · Toronto Raptors
Height
6'7"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
22
College
Kansas
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
6'8.8"
Reach
8'5.0"
Hand Size
8.25" × 9"
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 178 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 42.2% | 34.3% | 86.3% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 66 | 6.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5/3 | @ CLE | L 102-114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Fri, 4/24 | vs CLE | W 126-104 | 2 | 0 |
Length
1 year
Total Value
$5.0M
Guaranteed
$12.1M
AAV
$5.0M/yr
Gradey Dick's $5.0M AAV deal with the Raptors earns a solid B- on the Contract Value Index (CVI), reflecting strong value despite his C- performance grade. The second-year wing's modest salary creates significant upside potential for Toronto, as his shooting ability and developmental trajectory suggest he could outperform this contract value. While Dick's current production places him in the below-average tier among NBA shooting guards, his $5M price point is well below what proven contributors command in today's market. The Raptors are essentially paying middling starter money for a player who still has considerable room to grow, making this a calculated bet on his improvement curve rather than current output. Given the typical salary escalation for young players with his skill set, this deal positions Toronto to capture substantial surplus value if Dick develops into even an above-average rotation piece. The contract structure minimizes downside risk while maximizing upside potential, which explains why the CVI grades favorably despite his current performance limitations.
Gradey Dick earns a C- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 178 games, Gradey is contributing 6.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game in his role. Gradey's best relative area is FG% at 42.2, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.7 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Gradey ranks 77th. At 22, Gradey is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Toronto Raptors.
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| 0.7 |
| 0.1 |
| 42.2% |
| 30.2% |
| 88.0% |
| 2024-25 | ![]() | 54 | 14.4 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 41.0% | 35.0% | 85.8% |
| 2023-24 | ![]() | 60 | 8.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 42.5% | 36.5% | 86.3% |
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| Sat, 4/18 | @ CLE | L 113-126 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Sun, 4/12 | vs BKN | W 136-101 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Fri, 4/10 | @ NYK | L 95-112 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-1 | -2 |
| Thu, 4/9 | vs MIA | W 128-114 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
Gradey Dick's reputation has deteriorated significantly amid poor shooting and rotation exclusion. Trade speculation and rotation removal dominate headlines, reflecting genuine performance decline. The C- grade and 10.6 PER validate concerns about his development trajectory. Media criticism is warranted given underperformance on a modest contract. Fan frustration centers on unfulfilled prospect potential rather than off-court issues.