"Definitley, and we're noting that on both ends of the floor,"
"Defensively he's doing a much better job in contact, he's doing a much better job of rebounding the ball, much better job of staying in front of the guys."
"I thought, at least partially, that a big reason for Dick's fall off over the course of the season was the fact that he lost some of the mass that he acquired during the offseason. Not only did he ramp up to over 30 minutes per game, but he was also the NBA's leader in miles traveled and screens used through the first quarter of the season. The Raptors were running him ragged, and he hit a huge wall. Fatigue and weight loss made all of the physical off ball battles even more difficult, and they certainly didn't help him in his attempts to finish his winding, twisty jumpers and finishes at the bucket that require a lot of core tension to reward his elite touch."
Gradey Dick added measurable offseason strength that has produced better performance on both ends of the floor. Defensive improvements include stronger contact, improved rebounding and an enhanced ability to stay in front of opponents. A sophomore season marked by heavy minutes, extensive travel and high screen exposure contributed to fatigue, weight loss and a visible midseason collapse. The combination of fatigue and mass loss diminished effectiveness in off-ball physical battles and in finishing plays that require core tension. Strength and conditioning remain a central element of his path to sustained NBA development.
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