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Which Toronto Raptors’ would benefit the most from an extended rest?

By Thomas Valentine

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 22: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #4, Terence Davis II #0, Chris Boucher #25, Malcolm Miller #13 and Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors prepare for play to begin during the second half of an NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Scotiabank Arena on December 22, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 22: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #4, Terence Davis II #0, Chris Boucher #25, Malcolm Miller #13 and Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors prepare for play to begin during the second half of an NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at Scotiabank Arena on December 22, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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Terence Davis

Ah, Terence Davis. Another diamond in the rough pick for the Toronto Raptors. Davis was an undrafted free agent out of Ole Miss when the Toronto Raptors picked him up in July. He came to their attention following some great games for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA’s Summer League, and the Raptors pounced on the chance to sign him.

Now, he’s one of the most consistent rookies in the NBA this year. While he won’t be getting the full Rookie of the Year treatment, Davis has been one of the finds of the summer and could well find himself on an All-NBA Rookie Team come to the end of the season.

He’s averaging 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 46-percent and 40-percent from three, and he’s been the only player to play in every single game for the Toronto Raptors this season. Considering the injury troubles the Raptors have faced this season, that’s a pretty impressive feat.

Recently, though, just before the suspension of the league, Davis’ form dipped well below what we have come to expect from the veteran-like rookie. In the final six games before the league’s suspension, Davis was averaging 3.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 29-percent from the field and 13-percent from three.

Davis couldn’t buy a bucket to save his life, and a lot of that may have been down to him hitting the feared “rookie wall”. With the college season being shorter, fatigue is more likely so set in early for rookies as they adjust to a longer and more arduous NBA schedule. That could be the case with Davis.

With that being said, maybe a few extra moments to catch his breath could be of service.

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