#rj-barrett

#rj-barrett

Throughout media day and through early training camp the team is making it clear that Ingram is extremely focused this season. After missing 64 games last season which includes every game after he was traded to Toronto, it is encouraging to hear how much work Ingram is putting in on the court. "Brandon and I compete a lot, obviously we're all playing together but it's still competition" said Barrett

"I've never been a horrible defender, so I was kinda confused on that, but I've gotten better and i want to continue to get better and be a two way player, thats kind of my calling card so I want to continue to embrace that"A common theme during media day thus far has been defense, and Toronto's focus on it this season and throughout the summer.

The modern NBA is about spacing. Perhaps once upon a time it was about strength and size and moxie, but the name of the game in this century is spacing. How are you using the vertical space, the horizontal space? How do you open up space on the perimeter for shooters to get open, space in the paint for cutters and drivers to score, space around playmakers for them to dime up teammates in the right spot to score?

Despite a tough outing, RJ Barrett averages 21.1 points per game this season, highlighting his development even as he and Quickley are rested for tonight's game.