Last Updated on April 25, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the information on Gradey Dick:
- Full Name: Gradey Reed Dick
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born November 20, 2003
- Hometown: Wichita, Kansas, USA
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
- Weight: 205 pounds (93 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
- Jersey Number:
- #4 — Kansas Jayhawks
- #1 — Toronto Raptors
- Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
- High School:
- Wichita Collegiate School (Wichita, Kansas)
- Sunrise Christian Academy (Bel Aire, Kansas)
- College: University of Kansas (2022–2023)
- NBA Draft: 2023 NBA Draft, 1st Round, 13th overall by the Toronto Raptors
- Player Archetype: Movement Shooter / Floor-Spacer Wing
- Primary Offensive Role: Off-ball scoring threat (spot-up + movement shooting)
- Defensive Role: Team defender on the wing; positional coverage with effort-based rotations
- Play Style: High-IQ off-ball mover who thrives in spacing systems, relocates well, and shoots confidently off screens
- Handedness / Shooting Hand: Right-handed
- Athletic Profile: Average burst and vertical pop; good coordination and body control
- Recruiting Status: 5-star recruit (consensus top-10 nationally in 2022 class)
- Draft Status Detail: One-and-done lottery pick driven by elite shooting projection and size on the wing
- Injury Status Category: Durable — no major recurring injury concerns early in career
- Career Stage: Early Career (Developmental Starter/Rotation Wing)
- Comparison Style: Shooting-centric wing with off-ball gravity and scalable role
- Comparable Players:
- Klay Thompson — elite movement shooting specialist
- Kevin Huerter — off-ball shooter with secondary playmaking
- Duncan Robinson — gravity-based floor spacer
- Kyle Korver — classic shooting wing archetype
- Teams Played For:
- Toronto Raptors (2023–present)
- Championship Rings: None
- Parents: Bart Dick (father); Carmen Dick (mother)
- Kids: None
- Siblings: Has three siblings (two sisters, Riley and Kelsey, and a brother, Brodey)
Gradey Dick’s player archetype is a movement-shooting wing built to stretch defenses, operating primarily as an off-ball scorer while filling a complementary defensive role on the perimeter. Offensively, he functions as a floor spacer who thrives on catch-and-shoot opportunities, pindown actions, and quick relocations, using his 6’6″ frame and fluid mechanics to shoot over contests. Defensively, he projects as a system-dependent wing who relies on positioning and effort rather than physical dominance. His overall play style centers on constant motion, spatial awareness, and shooting gravity, making him an easy fit alongside primary creators despite only average explosiveness.
Sources:
Basketball Reference — Gradey Dick Stats
NBA.com — Gradey Dick Draft Profile
ESPN — Kansas freshman Gradey Dick entering NBA draft
