Kofi Inkoom
The Toronto Raptors have secured the signature of Makur Maker to an exhibit 10 contract, according to reports from Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.
This transaction unfolded rapidly, occurring within a mere 24-hour window following the signing and subsequent waiving of Daryll Morsel.
The Raptors have signed Makur Maker.
Yet another one of the Exhibit 10 deals aimed to get a 905-bound guy the Ex10 bonus down the line.
Maker, Morsell, Obanor, Gueye all likely 905 guys with the extra $ at this point.
— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) September 30, 2023
Maker, a highly-touted prospect akin to his renowned cousins Makur and Thon Maker, who was once a top 10 draft pick, stands out for a unique reason.
He made history by becoming the highest-rated recruit in the modern era of college recruiting to commit to a historically Black college or university (HBCU).
2020 5⭐ recruit Makur Maker has committed to HBCU school Howard & he says he hopes he can “inspire guys like Mikey Williams to join him on this journey” (via @filayyyy & @SLAMonline) pic.twitter.com/vnzgmlNNNg
— Lee Harvey (@MusikFan4Life) July 3, 2020
However, Maker’s journey took an unexpected turn as it failed to meet the lofty expectations that accompanied his trailblazing decision.
His stint at the Bison was cut short after just two games due to a debilitating groin injury that prematurely concluded his collegiate career.
In an effort to resurrect his basketball path, he followed in the footsteps of his cousin by venturing Down Under to Australia, where he donned the jersey of the Sydney Kings for a year before making a return to the DMV area.
During his tenure with the Go-Go, spanning 30 games, Maker exhibited his skills, averaging 7.5 points per game.
His shooting splits of 43% from the field, 34% from beyond the arc, and an impressive 86% from the free-throw line showcased his versatility.
Coupled with an average of 5.5 rebounds per game, Maker undeniably presents Toronto with an enticing long-term prospect worth keeping a keen eye on.
Once again, the Raptors have executed one of their Exhibit 10 agreements with the aim of ultimately providing a financial bonus to a player destined for the 905 squad.
In this case, Maker, Morsell, Obanor, and Gueye all appear to be prime candidates for joining the 905 team, with the added incentive of potentially earning extra income through this arrangement.