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Toronto Raptors: Player grades based off preseason expectations

By Zach Wilson

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 06: Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse stands amongst his team, (L-R) Fred VanVleet #23, OG Anunoby #3, Pascal Siakam #43, Serge Ibaka #9 and Kyle Lowry #7 as a call is disputed during second half of their NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena on November 6, 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 06: Toronto Raptors Head Coach Nick Nurse stands amongst his team, (L-R) Fred VanVleet #23, OG Anunoby #3, Pascal Siakam #43, Serge Ibaka #9 and Kyle Lowry #7 as a call is disputed during second half of their NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at Scotiabank Arena on November 6, 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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Malcolm Miller: D-

With small forward being the most scarce position for the Toronto Raptors, I truly believed Malcolm Miller would get an opportunity. I was even going as far as to say that he could be a potential rotation piece.

Maybe this was an outlandish prediction on my part, but Miller showed promise in the few opportunities he received the season prior. He only played 67 minutes in the 2018-19 season, but managed to shoot 47.6 percent from three, and was a long, rangy defender.

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The skillset and physical abilities for Miller to be a 3-and-D player are all present, he just didn’t take advantage of his opportunities this season.

I was surprised to learn that Miller has played 125 total minutes up to this point this year. He must have been an absolute ghost on the floor because I do not remember his production at all. His numbers back up my eye test. He’s averaging 0.9 points per game, off 33.3 percent shooting from the field.

The only reason that I didn’t give him a complete F on the season, is due to his lack of opportunity. Even though he may not have completely earned more minutes, it’s still hard to blame a guy who didn’t play a lot.

Either way, 125 minutes is a large sample size. Large enough to know that he has not had the greatest season, and I thought he was capable of a lot more.

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