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How did Raptors’ rookie Allen Graves go from football to basketball?

Toronto Raptors rookie Allen Graves has transitioned from a high school football quarterback and wide receiver in Louisiana to a professional basketball player. After initially facing skepticism from his mother regarding his height and athleticism, Graves experienced a major growth spurt from six feet to six-foot-seven, leading him to basketball.

During his NBA Summer League debut, the former Santa Clara standout recorded a team-high twenty-two points alongside thirteen rebounds, three steals, two blocks, and three three-pointers. He ultimately averaged nearly seventeen points and seven assists throughout the summer showcase while shooting fifty percent from beyond the arc.

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