Raptors Insider REVEALS Details on Multiple Raptor Players Futures…
Raptor’s Insider just dropped a big report where he does a deep dive into how the close of the season has really played out from a coaching and front office perspective and how some of the guys that are jockeying for position jocking for their Futures on this Toronto Raptor Squad have been fairing
In their likelihood of coming back to the team next season so we’re going to break all of that down and see whether or not we agree with some of the analysis and some of the perspectives taken by the front office and other Raptors insiders so lots of stuff to
Sink our teeth into in this video obviously ly it’s been a tough close to this year if you’re a Toronto Raptors fan lots of losses but it’s kind of how it goes and we’re maximizing that chance of keeping that draft pick so there’s positives there this team needed a
Rebuild and then with all the injuries and players being out we can’t really take too many these losses seriously and this seems to be the perspective that continues to come out from coaching staff and the front office we broke down it a little bit in yesterday’s video as
Well but basically this is now coming from Darko rakovic is B basically saying that it’s may be disappointing regarding to all the losses the tough games you know against the New York Knicks a 40 plus Point deficit but it’s not easy for this group of guys to hold their ground
On every single night so basically referring to the fact that as the article sort of goes on to say and there in lies the rub the reason that there’s a Tamer reaction because Scotty’s been out yaka P’s out for the season and then obviously RJ Barrett’s been out for a
While uh Manuel quickley personal issues you know personal reason has been away from the team jonte Porter is currently suspended there’s a long list of guys there’s a long list of impact players on this team that are out of the lineup here now at this point and this happens
When you take the most important players away from a team of this quality maybe there’s some loss of belief but that’s not largely about effort so again this is something we’ve been kind of saying consistently on these videos which aligns with what Darko rakovich is saying in these sort of posts right like
Hey this team is tough right now we’re a team in transition as is and then our entire basically starting lineup is out of the out of action is out of uh you know being able to be out there on the court so that’s just kind of the reality
That comes with it but to close off the season the thing that the front office the fans everyone is really looking for is what which of these players that again would be more so rotational if not deep bench pieces potentially on this Raptors group in the future which of
These guys could be earning a potential roster SP for next year who has played well enough to really cement themselves into the lineup cement themselves a roster position for next season well basically we have some perspective on that however there’s nothing to judge here save the iffy job the Raptors have
Done filling out their roster the past several years you can’t judge rokovich and his staff you can’t judge offensive efficiency of the players taking the most shots as they’ve not been putting an outside they’ve been putting in outside roles that are destined to not be able to Phil you can’t judge
Defensive capabilities for 64 players routinely guarding guys who are taller and stronger than them so this is something I’m in agreement with also it all comes with a grain of salt how these guys are playing they’re out of position they’re out of their roles a guy like Abi’s been playing power forward when
He’s naturally a shooting guard right there are different things we can look at and we have to take into perspective regarding this roster regarding this group here now at this point but there are some players that really have been given opportunities that haven’t been able to run with them just yet so the
Short the shortage of unqualified positive developments is hard to stomach for sure Grady dicks season has been in an upward trajectory but that’s probably the most important thing that can happen uh with this entire core missing but While others like Javon Freeman Liberty Jordan war and uh since departed jamas
Ramsey and Gary Trent Jr have had slivers of nice stretches none has made enough of an ironclad case for sticking around well into the future so again jamas Ramsey Javon Freeman Liberty Jordan War we’ll talk about those guys but the name that’s most in interestingly lumped in there with those
Players has been the star boy Gary Trent Jr who has been having some big games you know popping off for 30 pieces here and then but it hasn’t been the most efficient shooting nights it hasn’t been you know on another tier level that you might expect Gary Trent Jr to step up to
You know since he’s been handed the keys he is that de facto number one option right now with Scotty yeah jaob RJ quickly all out of that lineup so you know gritty dick he’s been better hit a bit of a rookie wall a little bit but still is playing pretty solid but Gary
Trent Jr is efficiency has kind of fallen off a cliff as he’s had some bigger scoring games and just really hasn’t taken that sort of jump in the second half of the Season that could have really cemented himself as a core core piece for the future again his age
His you know previous scoring ability he’s only 25 years old here now at this point he fits the Toronto Raptors timeline 65 can space the floor right he he’s taken that significant drop off that significant decrease in terms of scoring from last season even with the last quarter of this year him being
Given the Reigns given all the shots given all the opportunities and his shooting efficiency you know those uh specific numbers you might look for for a spot up shooter that could be really effective around a Scotty Barts just haven’t been at the level we’d H to expect I mean his three-point shooting
From the corners is not Elite again 36% is solid but from a three-point shooter it is not at that level you’d sort of expect for a guy that’s making a bunch of kickouts and he’s taking a little bit easier shots like 90% of his threes this season are assist upon he’s creating
Less and that’s a factor of the Raptor sort of new system new offense and we know Gary Trent Jr is not going to be a playmaker in the sense that he’s going to be dropping off crazy dimes every single possession every single play to get people open but you think his
Efficiency you think his three-point numbers and is shooting a very solid sort of percentage from behind the three-point Arc just in general right’s shooting a 40% from behind the three-point line which has dipped a little bit it’s been up and down over the course of this year but you think
Especially the corner three numbers and with his percentage of shots being assisted upon would increase those numbers significantly for an elite sort of knockdown three-point shooter but they just haven’t really you know he hasn’t really separated himself as one of those guys that’s just a complete
Can’t miss keep this guy on this roster for the future right with everything that’s sort of going on the rest of the sort of holes in his game now I still want Gary Tren Jr on this roster I still want him back on this team but at a
Reasonable price at a reasonable bargain I don’t want to be giving him 20 plus million dollars per year here now at this point again Missi jur talked about flexibility that would be eating up a ton of flexibility for this Raptors group for a guy that just even with
Handed on a silver platter to close off this season the opportunity to put up some lucrative numbers just hasn’t really been able to do it and then looking at other guys that were sort of mentioned Javon Freeman Liberty six points shooting 14% from behind the three-point line 13 games
Getting 16 minutes per night he’s getting some opportunities just hasn’t really been able to take that step take that leap you know could things could change the close off this year but nothing too crazy from him and then uh Jordan War as well you know in terms of
His stats and his stats aren’t popping up on the screen but he’s averaging roughly seven points per game he’s had some big scoring nights but there’s still questions about him on the the defensive end for this group I mean it’s there’s been no star players there’s
Been no heck even like a Jeff D in that has impressed people enough to say hey he should be back on the roster even Jeff dton didn’t get the roster call back so it is what it is Gary Trent Jr’s I don’t think it makes sense to lump in
Him in there and you know with Eric kareim being a front office Insider maybe that’s just what he’s hearing from the front office guys they’re just not happy with Gary Trent Jr’s performance and things like that but I don’t know it’s a it’s a tough sort of pill the
Swallows Raptor fans cuz we know we’re losing right we know we’re taking these games not on purpose but we just don’t have the roster we don’t have the players to really get the W’s but you’d want to see some of these younger guys these you know do do what Delano
Banton’s been doing for the Portland Trailblazers prove that he is a legit nbaer like even precious atua I feel like at this point would have been a nice guy to sort of see how they develop and stuff but obviously don’t get RJ and Emanual quickly if that deal goes down
It is what it is but let me know what you guys think about all these guys and how they’re going to fit into the future of this team I’m not super stressed about the losses it sucks to see these games you know rooting for this team you
Know to at least look good and then lose by 40 against the New York Knicks but we’re looking to the offseason we’re praying for pingpong balls but let me know what you guys think in the comment section down below you guys the best make this far subscribe to the channel
If you guys haven’t already I’m signing out cheers
The Toronto Raptors have not been winning games lately, however, the front office isn’t very concerned about that right now and more focused on evaluating talent. Raptors insider Eric Koreen breaks down how some Raptors players performances have effected their futures with the organization. Ben Rogers breaks down the article and all the latest news around the team.
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16 Comments
Your videos are beautiful, i enjoyed it🦾
your videos are stunning, i can't imagine how much effort you have put in it🐻
We are more or less watching the equivalent of pre-season games. I feel sorry for the season ticket holders….
Trent has a history that I like. A few years back he had about six straight 30 point games.
Trent is too inconsistent and he’s going to command more than some people think he will. I would only resign him with the intention of flipping him for something.
No doubt everyone can see Gary has elevated himself in a contract year. He was brought in to compliment Pascal's penetration game and honestly never clicked even though Nick tried to give him the stable role. This year, him and his dad were making excuses about the team changing. They cant keep making excuses. Gary actually has to show up
Most people in the Raptorsphere need to get real on Gary – He and Fred were about the money. Gary will walk.
Gary is gonna sign that long term money so he can concentrate on other things. His game never developed as much as his fashion.
He's clearly cool, but we need dogs.
Gary might get a 2 to 3 year contract extension and player option on the final year and no trrade clause for his loyalty and value for the team as compensation.
Trent is a 6th man archetype. He doesn't relish that role. He won't be a starter on a winning team due to his insufficiencies on the defensive side. Problem is there really isn't much better out there.
Great Job Ben. God Bless you brother 🙏
GARY TRENT JR ❤️
🥵🔥🥵🔥🥵🔥🥵
GTJ & BBJ both gone
GTJ will go to whatever team offers him the most money be that Toronto or another team. SA, Utah, Char, Orl, OKC, 76ers, Det, Wash… will all have max or near max cap space to go after free agents. The 2024 UFA class isn't that deep. I just hope Chris Boucher is traded to a team that appreciates what he brings to a roster, because Darko treated him like an unwanted step-child, just because he doesn't fit some preconceived player profile for his offensive system, but defense and hustling are a part of the game as well.
I like dalano banton as weĺl as precious avhiuwa
Why do they feel the need to defend or reason with the fans regarding the losses. WE WAAANT THEM TO LOOOSE. Darko and Masai need to chill on the fake “trying to win” energy
GTJr., has to work on his inside play, assist to see who is open. He too has the eye for 3 point scoring. I compare N. Powell vs GTjr., imo Norman even with his age excel over Gary.
here is my issue with everyone freaking out about this team… let’s say the OKC thunder had SGA, J.W, Chet, and giddey all injured… they would be losing by 40 too. but the narrative would be “oh its just cause all the best players were out” but what i’m seeing with the raps is not that our 4 best players are out… it’s “this team is trash and embarrassing”