​Raptors’ Allen Graves making a statement at NBA Summer League originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.On paper, there were reasons for people to doubt Allen Graves.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Toronto Raptors’ first-round pick wasn’t a starter in college, and he played at Santa Clara, not exactly known as a high-major powerhouse.But underneath the hood, it was clear Graves might be special.And so far, he has been at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.He’s shooting above the famed 50/40/90 splits while averaging more than two steals a game. Pretty much everything Graves does on the floor is positive:MORE: This NBA rookie is jumping on his foul shotsGraves also has the potential to have quite the mentor this season.As long as the Kawhi Leonard trade goes through, Graves will get to watch a former San Diego State star who was drafted in the ‘teens and became a superstar.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis isn’t to say that Graves will become the level of player that Leonard was and still is.It’s just to say that Graves is showing all the traits that had people excited about him. It’s only July, so nothing is a given, but it’s a promising start.Why the Hornets traded LaMelo Ball to the TimberwolvesHow Heat can unite Giannis with his brothersCavaliers would form GOAT ending for LeBron JamesGiannis legacy with the Bucks remains intactBronny James’ best future doesn’t involve a trade from Lakers