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Raptors 3-and-D: Alijah Martin & The Norman Powell Blueprint

Alijah Martin has seen limited minutes this season, but most of them came in one night. His 27-point game in Milwaukee, built on a 6-of-7 shooting performance from three, put a familiar question in front of the Raptors: can a…

By Samuel Hernandez · Last Word on Sports

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:31 PM

Key Things to Know

Samuel Hernandez compares Alijah Martin's developmental path as a 3-and-D contributor to former Raptors guard Norman Powell.
Martin scored 27 points on 6-of-7 three-point shooting against Milwaukee while Toronto's key starters were sidelined.
The 2025 second-round pick signed a two-year, $4.8 million standard contract with Toronto in July.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Samuel Hernandez of Last Word On Basketball examines how Toronto Raptors guard Alijah Martin could follow the development path of former second-round pick Norman Powell. Martin recently scored 27 points while shooting 6-of-7 from three-point range in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, stepping up with key starters sidelined.

Hernandez highlights that like Powell, Martin spent time in the G League after being drafted in the second round before capitalizing on rotational injuries. The writer argues that if head coach Darko Rajakovic remains patient through shooting fluctuations, Martin's perimeter shooting and versatile defense could secure him a lasting rotation role.

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Raptors 3-and-D: Alijah Martin & The Norman Powell Blueprint

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