As the final hours of 2025 wind down, as do the list of Raptors starters to cover for their year-end report card, and now I get to talk about lead guard Immanuel Quickley.
The formula for Immanuel Quickley to be great is certainly there. I think when he's fully engaged, it shows in how quickly he can catch fire offensively, and he is widely heralded for that explosive potential. However, with a streaky playing pattern and a high price tag, these factors have largely contributed to a negative perception of Quickley's current reputation with the Raptors.
I need to point this out because, as much as I am a fan of Quickley, there is a lot at stake with his performances and development for this Raptors team.