It is not often that the defending champion shows up the following season with one of the most interesting rookies of the vintage. After their coronation in 2019, the Toronto Raptors had for only pick in the Draft the 59th, used for the anecdotal Dewan Hernandez. It is therefore without going through the Draft that Masai Ujiri had signed the beginner Terence Davis, fresh out of Ole Miss’s college. Interesting on both sides of the court and not scared every time Nick Nurse offered him opportunities, Davis was retained in the All-Rookie 2nd Team, with Tyler Herro, Coby White, PJ Washington and Rui Hachimura, four players who arrived in the NBA with lottery picks status.
The promises displayed allow him to see an increased role next season with the Raptors. Finally, if he gets out of the case for which he is being talked about negatively this week …
According to the New York Post, Terence Davis was arrested Wednesday evening in Manhattan, for assaulting a woman, who would be his companion. According to journalist Raphaël Guillemette, Radio-Canada, an altercation between them allegedly took place at the Beekman Hotel in Lower Manhattan, resulting in blows to the face by Davis, before seizing the young person’s phone. woman. New York Police are currently investigating charges of “third degree assault and mischief”.
Terence Davis, the latest Raptors find
The Raptors explained that they learned about this story. As always in situations like this, the franchise is initially cautious and will investigate on its side to find out more and know what behavior to adopt towards its player.
The NBA has taken domestic violence cases very seriously in recent years by severely sanctioning players when their guilt in the matter is proven. In Toronto in particular, former player Kay Felder had his contract cut after being convicted of similar facts.
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