"Ever since Brandon Ingram arrived at the trade deadline, the prevailing discussion about Toronto's roster has been that it's too wing-heavy, lacking reliable three-point threats, and perhaps with too many mouths to feed. When your starting lineup features players like Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Brandon Ingram, concerns about ball sharing and everyone getting enough opportunities are understandable; NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor just recently highlighted the Raptors' lack of 'continuity' hurting them last year."
"I feel like he doesn't get much love because many have written him off as expendable, the most obvious player to be moved at any moment. That's unfair for a guy who's coming off his best season so far and is clearly motivated to make improvements. I've seen a ton of clips lately of the "Maple Mamba" putting in work in the gym, honing his craft with renowned skills trainer and coach Drew Hanlen,"
Toronto's roster looks wing-heavy after Brandon Ingram's arrival, creating concerns about too many players sharing the ball and limited three-point shooting. The starting lineup of Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Brandon Ingram raises continuity and rotation-fit questions. RJ Barrett finished a career-best season, showing primary scoring ability, rebounding, and playmaking potential while exhibiting inconsistent defense and shaky free-throw shooting. Barrett has trained with Drew Hanlen and appears motivated to improve. Transitioning Barrett to a sixth-man bench role could preserve his scoring impact while reducing lineup overlap and improving overall continuity.
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