What IMPACT Can Markquis Nowell REALLY Have On The Raptors?

[@AmateurHourSports]

What do you think Markquis Nowell's role will be with the Raptors?

[@KyleHazlett]

hes going to be a consistent bench guard helping with playmaking for our bench

[@guardiantransit7527]

I think the Raptors took him to help develop the young guys for the main team.

[@teeinfinity]

*hot take*... If they don't resign FVV or a clear replacement for him... I see Markquis has a potential starter ...he will show out in the summer leuage ...he's the best passer in the draft and playing with NBA talent I can see him averaging 10+ assists easily ..hot take lol but I don't think his height will hold him back as much as most think

[@harrellwilliams5010]

Assistant coach

[@mookeychase0907]

​@@teeinfinityThese guys don't understand the game and are sleeping on him Isiah Thomas is no longer on the league in his 30s he is a far better passer and floor leader than Isiah Thomas was he just has "it"

[@JBrixz]

If he can develop to a really good guard like Isaiah Thomas, man he’s going to be a huge inspiration to short people that you can still make the nba by being short

[@ryank794]

Too short

[@joonsiu_]

more like Mugsy midget bogues

[@OwenRona]

Former NBA All Star and Raptor 5’3” Muggsy Bogues has entered the chat. Former NBA Star and Dunk Champion 5’6” Spud Webb (w 46” vertical) has also entered the chat.

[@patwilliamson5080]

It's a steal excellent passer shooter if he can play at that level with same height players,he can play at any level he will make the other guys shine

[@vintagepimpage6049]

Hopefully he gets meaningful playing time

[@rickylarue4529]

He should be the starting PG for the Raptors his style is perfect for this roster

[@arthurgrey1368]

He’s a damn good player ,we need a guy like him.

[@Matts_Ancient_Coins]

Such a huge pick up! So many good undrafted players this year. Nowell could be the new FVV

[@m-chopbeats7526]

or Better too ..Fred isn't a natural PG

[@alejandroestrada5213]

In my opinion the fact he's been a fighter his whole career. As you mentioned he's had to prove everyone wrong. He's made it this far. His fire and maturity at 23 (5 yrs at college) will be an underrated asset. I see him making noise with the 905 but as far as the big leagues? We'll see but none the less I'm rooting for the guy!

[@normagrijalva3594]

Good luck in what ever you are going through

[@alfonsoguevara7512]

Nowell Just Needs A Chance To Show What He Is Capable. I Wish Him The Best! 🦖🦖🦖

[@ManifestingDaily1111]

❤

[@yeniguslij]

I am not worried about it, every player has a weakness, including Gradey, chill out about the height, he’ll be alright.

[@rickylarue4529]

And people need to stop mentioning his height. Hes a beast and its never stopped him before. I dont think it will be a factor. Hes a floor general with amazing court vision

[@mookeychase0907]

I agree with all but the extraordinarily rare part, great analysis and I subbed to youe channel bruh👊🏽👊🏽

[@leebloomfield507]

Why do people keep talking about his age, in the 80's and 90's it was common that players spent 3-4 years in the college system before they entered the NBA and he's entering his prime, so don't believe the hype, this kid still has upside and he has a tremendous I.Q.

[@jarenbigelow8606]

I am five ft eight with a six four wing span. I should have played Bball. We had Mugsy Bougues

[@mookeychase0907]

extraordinarily rare, bro Damon Stoudamire,Isiah Thomas,Keith Jennings,Brandon Jennings,Nate Robinson,

[@DHARMYOGCOM]

He is like Fred

[@raychoi9495]

He can be a productive bench player

[@owenkwong3358]

Nowell lighting up last March madness elite 8 round he has amazing ball handles like Isiah or younger Lowry bull dog type play give opportunity show his stuff on NBA level

[@migelle82]

I believe this kid is the point guard the Raptors needed sum bout him is just different

[@bettyful77]

Possible his height is not a problem but to his opponents who’s taller which makes them hard to bend. Let see how he performs, he seems really good and fast…

[@ryank794]

How come his height is not a problem? His height is even short for street basketball. He will be the biggest defensive liability due to lacking size and strength. Im also not sure about him contributing on offense.

[@bettyful77]

@@ryank794 Raptors agent sees his talents, that they are willing to give him a try…

[@GMAG416]

He's earned his shot to make it to the NBA. Lets see what he what he can do and go from there.

[@SmileyML]

This is a wonderful gamble without costing a draft pick. Markquis has established his reputation in the college and he will be developed under Coach Darko.

[@paulc5333]

He's kinda a Freddie v2. So what if he's short (comparatively) look at Muggsie (also a former Raptor) this guy can dribble the ball at the level of the big guys knees. Reach down for the ball big guy. I want to see him at the Rico runs and summer league.

[@ericakshinthala]

A player his size can be picked on but it doesn’t mean he will be picked on. To go along with his talent if he has the smarts, he will make it. Time will tell but wish you the very best Markquis.

[@troyspencer712]

If he can run the 905 unit and help others develop, a great assist guy, he will easily earn this opportunity. Will he see the NBA, even as a 2way, I doubt it and that's ok.

[@guardiantransit7527]

I agree he could be there to help develope the new playing style

[@willm5814]

I think it’s a good move

[@MatthewT28]

Nowell actually measure at 5'6" 3/4 at the g league combine. Nowell is a high IQ and tough minded player. Iets see what Nowell can in summer league. I expect Nowell to be with the 905 team.

[@OwenRona]

It’s tough to compare him to HoF Isiah Thomas just because they’re comparable in height. But I find it interesting that they do have very similar stats in college. Congratulations to him to getting a spot in an NBA team! It’s up to him now to put in the work on what kind of professional basketball he wants to become. He is the only author of his own destiny.

[@erikreitav5841]

@gurrarai I agree! I’m so happy the raptors signed him. Did you see him light up Michigan state with his record breaking 19 dimes in the sweet 16, to get them to the elite 8? Game breaker! So he’s 5’8! Muggsy Bogues was short too and carved out a nice nba career! Looking forward to him betting on himself and eventually ending up on the raptors

[@darthbloodborn]

he could be a very dangerous player

[@apexprime2918]

Gives me Fred Vanvleet vibes

[@adamdobrer8262]

Great for roster depth, which the Raptors have been sorely lacking the past couple of seasons, but may need some seasoning in the G League.

[@fillgaps1728]

Get healthy Bro! At the very least this guy can teach D Banton how to be professional guard. Work on shooting, passing, ball control and how to run a team. If 905 runs same offense as Big Raps then he could help young players learn what Darko wants. I think he can be 3rd to 4th pg on a team change of pace.

[@owenkwong3358]

Put him in couple 905 games to see

[@3hristopher]

He can score that’s for sure but how is he on defense since he’s 5’8 it feels like that’s his weakness ever team will be targeting him when they got the ball

[@logotv7840]

Player comp: Isaiah Thomas

[@jtcash44]

Zero role. I hope I’m wrong but it’s going to be tough. He will get hunted.

[@realshehrkhan]

Purely skill-wise, a good player comparison is Trae by just the amount of space he creates and breaks down defenses to find the open man. Of course, he is not at the same level but you can see him backing up Young in ATL to keep the same pace with the bench. We would be lucky to have even 35-45% of what Trae brings to the table for back of the bench emergency depth guy to come in with Dowtin and Dalano.

[@GolDGreg]

Isaiah Thomas was a stud and a #1. If dude can ball, which it seems like he can at the college level, then he can thrive.

[@AW-xv7dq]

If they treat him and pay him like a guard that leads the bench then there is a spot for him on any team. You CANNOT make have an undersized guard as frnachise player. Use him in this manner and put him in to up the tempo with a tall rangy lineup and it works

[@PlayMoreLoud]

Most likely he doesn't crack the NBA bench.

[@ryank794]

Very true.

[@DHARMYOGCOM]

He should shave

[@brendendionne7793]

This isn’t much more than a lottery ticket I’d love to see him succeed but people need to temper expectations

[@NextShift]

Side bar, AH are you a Nascar head? I'm a Nascar fan and grew up a HUGE Rusty Wallace/Mark Martin/Carl Edwards/Kasey Kane/Kevin Harvick were (and are) my favorites!!!

[@Matts_Ancient_Coins]

Safe bet is no

[@derekschlivert2967]

If he can give us 12 and 8 off the bench we set

[@teeinfinity]

If anyone has done research on Muggsy Bogues you can see that just as much as people might "hunt" a shorter player on offensively to score on ...if the shoter player has pesky defensive intentions he can be the hunter...Muggsy (5'3) was one of the most feared defenders in his time and even stars hated to be gaurded by him ...Markquis height can be used to his advantage the same eay ...plus he has a floater which is a plus on offense *

[@jaysolo45]

Would rather develop Jeff Dowtin tbh

[@j.rjunior5584]

Fr

[@denyle]

Rather develop Dowtin and Desmond Cambridge jr

[@derekschlivert2967]

More realistic 8 and 6 😂

[@patwilliamson5080]

Isaiah Thomas mugys bogue

[@patwilliamson5080]

Get off the height bro

[@ryank794]

Out of league in 2years no doubt.

[@teebles]

I mean, hopefully we sign Jakob, at least we have some decent drop coverage if we play him... shield him a little bit... though it still will be a little tough if taller players just shoot over him. Can't help rebound that much.. so I get why teams passed up on him. That said, why not give him a try?

[@Ajdarowziel]

I think by the end of summer league they will convert his two way into a standard contract and he will start a few games

[@gurrarai]

HE WILL EVENTUALLY MAKE A HUGE IMPACT ON THIS TEAM! why? Have you seen what he did against bigger men in the ncaa tourney? He ran circles around the lottery guy cason wallace and practically broke down defenses with his drive penetration, basically this dude is gonna be Elite .. watch and see .. steal of the draft. I even believe he has a better ceiling than fvv. Despite his size it doesn't matter , this dude got kobe and jordan in his veins...he chose #24 for a reason. And you gotta live up to it... Norman didn't, but nowell will!!!!!

[@HGX1]

HUGE impact? Not even Poeltl had a huge impact and hesa legit center filling a legit need. The guy is tiny which will cause massive massive issues on defence, he will get garbage mins at best.

[@gurrarai]

@HGX1 nick nurse ain't coaching the team anymore so I don't agree

[@markboothe7157]

Cason wallace was lottery pick, this kid probably better people to caught up on his height. He is highly skilled

[@chadwellington2524]

@@HGX1 poetl did have a big impact..

[@flexdabest742]

This the same guy who shot a no looker brick?

[@HGX1]

He has a massive hurdle to overcomw, I wouldn't get too excited over him.