The Toronto Raptors have had several great players suit up for them over the course of their history in the NBA and rookie Markquis Nowell is looking to add his name to the list.
From Chris Bosh to DeMar DeRozan to Vince Carter to Kyle Lowry, the organization has had plenty of notable players. Of course, Kawhi Leonard also etched his name into the history books by leading the team to its first title during his lone year in Canada.
Nowell, who went undrafted this year out of Kansas State, boldly predicted Tuesday on Instagram that he’d top all of those players and eventually become the best to ever play with the organization.
HEART OVER HEIGHT 😤
Markquis Nowell (@MrNewYorkCityy) is determined to become the "best Raptor to ever put on a uniform" 🫡
Thoughts? 👀
(h/t @GTJGotNext) pic.twitter.com/yJGdRZ48q7
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) August 16, 2023
Nowell, who is signed to a two-way contract, averaged 12 points, 6.8 assists, three rebounds and one steal with the Raptors in the NBA Summer League. He produced his best game in Las Vegas on July 15 with 17 points, 12 assists and three rebounds.
He certainly doesn’t lack any confidence entering the league but it is clear the 23-year-old will have plenty of work to do to establish himself as the best player in franchise history.
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