""We're really looking forward to fans coming tomorrow to our open scrimmage." Coach Darko said. "We're playing tomorrow. It's gonna be an intrasquad game, we're going to be playing against each other. So they'll (Calgary fans) have an opportunity to see all the players. We'll have some drills early so guys can get a loose a little bit, but we're playing tomorrow.""
"As far as I understand it the tickets are sold out for the open practice. However, it's at Jack Simpson Gymnasium at 6pm tomorrow. Something that may be seen at the open practice? An improved-on-defense Gradey Dick. Personally, I haven't seen anything to convince me of it, but it's been 7 months since everyone outside of a very select few have seen him play in a game."
The Raptors will hold an intrasquad open scrimmage at Jack Simpson Gymnasium in Calgary at 6pm, with tickets reportedly sold out. Coach Darko emphasized that the session will be serious, with early drills followed by players competing against each other so fans can see the roster. Gradey Dick reportedly added muscle during time off and is showing defensive improvements, including better contact handling, rebounding, and staying in front of opponents. Skepticism remains given past struggles in meaningful games, but his offensive role and added strength could produce visible defensive progress. An interview with Dick is expected tomorrow.
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