Raptors Notebook: Immanuel Quickley embracing expanded role as starter

Toronto's young guard has shown flashes of brilliance in recent games, providing a glimpse of his potential as a legitimate NBA starter.

There was a time when Immanuel Quickley was considered a long shot to make the Toronto Raptors' starting lineup. After all, he was a second-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and the Raptors already had a number of established guards on their roster.

However, Quickley has proven that he belongs in the starting lineup, and he has shown flashes of brilliance in recent games, providing a glimpse of his potential as a legitimate NBA starter.

Quickley's performance in recent games has been encouraging.

In the Raptors' last five games, Quickley has averaged 15.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. He has also shot 50.0% from the field, including 44.4% from three-point range.

Quickley's performance has been particularly impressive in the Raptors' last two games. In those games, he has averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. He has also shot 55.6% from the field, including 50.0% from three-point range.

Quickley's success is due to a number of factors.

First, Quickley is a very talented player. He is a good shooter, passer, and ball handler. He is also a very good athlete, and he can get to the rim with ease.

Second, Quickley has been given the opportunity to play. With Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. both injured, Quickley has been given the chance to start and play big minutes.

Third, Quickley has the confidence of his coaches and teammates. Nick Nurse has said that he believes in Quickley, and the Raptors' other players have been very supportive of him.

Quickley's emergence is a positive sign for the Raptors.

The Raptors are a young team with a lot of potential. Quickley is one of the key pieces of the Raptors' future, and his emergence is a positive sign for the team.

If Quickley can continue to play at a high level, the Raptors will be a very good team for many years to come.