# @bleacherreport on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=CAnklDm6lq4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/7941798-bleacherreport-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2023-07-11T17:11:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) — https://gondola.cc/BleacherReport

## Caption

Raptors rookie sits down with Taylor Rooks for exclusive convo on Drake’s DM welcoming him to Toronto, his wild draft night fit story, the importance of family, expectations for the upcoming season, building the GOAT jump shooter and why hoopers today rock with Paul George. Watch the full interview.

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0:00 - Drake’s DM to Gradey
1:07 - Why the Raptors chose him in the draft
2:07 - Biggest learning curve in the NBA
2:44 - Draft day suit
4:50 - TikTok and being himself
7:14 - Basketball in his family
10:09 - Goal to be the next great NBA shooter
11:22 - Building the best jump shot
13:25 - Why his generation loves Paul George
14:28 - Gradey’s experience at Kansas
16:30 - What it means to be great
17:05 - Favorite comedians
18:28 - Music lyrics he lives by
19:12 - His mom beating cancer
21:25 - Moving to Toronto
22:04 - Personal goals and role for rookie season

## Stats

- **Views:** 24,214
- **Likes:** 468
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 87

## Credits

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bleacher Report | @BleacherReport | https://gondola.cc/BleacherReport | Sports Media Outlet |
| Dave Siegel | @dsiegel | https://gondola.cc/dsiegel | Video Editor |

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