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4 realistic goals for Raptors’ young players in 2023-24 season

By Mike Luciano

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 19: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the net between OG Anunoby #3 and Christian Koloko #35 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 19: Darius Garland #10 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the net between OG Anunoby #3 and Christian Koloko #35 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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Markquis Nowell, Toronto Raptors
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA – MARCH 19: Markquis Nowell #1 of the Kansas State Wildcats (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Markquis Nowell: Sign a proper NBA contract

Nowell thinks that he is destined for greatness in the NBA, as he boldly proclaimed that he would be the best player in franchise history. A journey of 1,000 miles always begins with one step, and that step is showing Toronto that he is worthy of a full NBA contract.

With Dennis Schroder coming to town, Malachi Flynn still percolating around the end of the bench, and Jeff Dowtin playing well enough to earn another deal with Toronto, Nowell has plenty of competition. Will that be enough to overwhelm the former Kansas State star, or will they inspire him to rise above?

Can Markquis Nowell make the Toronto Raptors?

While he isn’t a great finisher, Nowell’s passing skills are already well above average for the NBA. When paired with a respectable 3-point shot, Nowell might be able to facilitate and shoot well enough to stick around despite his physical limitations.

Doubt someone who almost singlehandedly willed the Wildcats deep into the tournament while putting up numbers that supersede many first-round picks at your own peril. Nowell could become a gigantic (no pun intended) fan favorite the second he steps on a court.