""He's a guy that isn't worried about where his shots are coming from, what plays are being run for him," Garrett Temple said. "He's just going out and, as a lot of guys say, getting it out of the mud. He's gonna find his way to score his 18, 20 regardless, and we need that without having ... to run plays for RJ Barrett. That's a great weapon to have.""
""This has been such a wonderful thing for Raptors fans to watch this season. Barrett has been shifting into any role Toronto needs him to without much trouble. Whether that looks like playmaking, moving off the ball, finding ways to score late in the clock, playing tough-nosed defense or any combination of the above. It's not hard to see why he's so beloved, and why he's getting overlooked by the national audience.""
The Toronto Raptors have exceeded expectations with strong early-season wins driven largely by RJ Barrett's selfless, mature contributions. Barrett consistently sacrifices individual glory to support team success, creating shots when the offense stalls, attacking the rim with tough drives, and accepting difficult defensive assignments without complaint. Teammates praise his willingness to play any role—playmaker, off-ball mover, late-clock scorer, and tough-nosed defender—calling him a Swiss army knife for the roster. Teammates view him as a primary reason for the team's current level of play. Barrett is 25 years old and continues to grow into a more complete, winning player.
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