Toronto Raptors: Four wishes ahead of All-Star Weekend 2020

Terence Davis = Rising Stars Game + Dunk Contest

I love Terence Davis. If you happen to follow me on Twitter which, based on the numbers, I highly doubt you do — 31 followers and counting — my affection for TDII will come as no surprise. I firmly believe he is going to be something special in this league, but it might take a few years.

We fans, oftentimes, forget about everything that goes into an NBA orientation; for young players, adjusting to NBA life is about far more than honing one’s on-court craft:

Davis may be scared to bring junk food around Serge, but the rookie’s on-court demeanour so far this season has been entirely void of fear; TDII is not your typical rookie, meaning, he’s perfect for the Rising Stars game.

I’m not finished. There’s more. Hell, if I could I’d pitch Davis in the All-Sra Game, but I’m aware how offensive that would be to most people, so let’s not go there.

But wouldn’t Davis — listed at six-foot-four — be a worthwhile addition to the dunk contest? The odds of him winning are slim, sure, but he’s shown enough in the hops and flare departments through the first half of the season to warrant reasonable consideration for the league’s annual rim-rocking circus, no? Who knows…maybe big brother, Serge, helps Davis “cook” up a never-before-seen dunk?

All kidding aside, the 22-year-old’s play and growth through the first half have been impressive to watch; to this point, Davis has rarely looked out of place or overwhelmed by any situation. And let’s not forget that he’s playing for the defending champs! Not exactly an easy team to carve out a role with as an undrafted talent. First Fred, now Terence. Toronto’s scouting department deserves a raise.

Now if you thought this wish was “out there” just wait till you see what I cooked up for #3…