Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised the work ethic/focus of undrafted two-way rookie Jamison Battle after Wednesday’s 119-93 road win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (24 points/1 rebound/3 assists/zero turnovers/1 steal/1 block/9-11 FG/6-8 3-PT).
*set career-highs in points, made field goals, and made threes/tied career-best for assists, steals, and blocks*
(via Toronto Raptors):
“I really like the effort that he’s putting in day in, day out. Every time I talk to him, his eyes are wide open, he’s focused, he’s listening, and he’s trying everything that we are coaching and teaching to go out there on the court and do it. Is that defensive positioning? Is that how to avoid screens? Is that boxing out? Whatever it might be, he’s making strides and he’s focused to do a good job. So, I think we’ve got something really special with him.”
