Malachi Richardson has been a disappointment so far in his NBA career. During his first two seasons, the 22nd overall pick has appeared in just appeared in just 48 games while averaging less than 11 minutes per contest.
Failing to earn minutes in Sacramento the past two seasons, it’s hard to envision him cracking the rotation in Toronto anytime soon. Richardson will likely play for the Raptors 905 this season.
When a first round pick is still in the G-League in his third season, that typically is not a good sign.
Richardson finally showed some life this summer league and looked like he belonged on the NBA stage.