It isn’t always going to go well for Gradey Dick; it never does for any NBA rookie. The newly minted Raptor is fully aware that his first season is going to have its difficult moments.
But the self-assured teenager, who wrapped up a whirlwind tour of Toronto with his inaugural media session Monday morning, figures he can weather the tough stretches because he’s got enough life experience.
“Growing up as a really competitive kid — still am — it’s just like, a game could kind of alter my mood for that week,” said the 13th pick in last week’s NBA draft.