"A while back, Quinn Everts of Raptors Rapture pointed out in a piece that Toronto's roster doesn't have a clear number one option. Some people see that as a potential problem, but Everts argues it could actually be Toronto's silver lining. After all, he notes, no other team in the East can match that kind of flexibility - a potential "blessing in disguise" as he put it."
"While the team itself has looked absolutely terrible, the same can't be said for Canadian star wing RJ Barrett. He's taken this new-look team, with Brandon Ingram now part of the mix, in stride. Barrett is still able to produce effectively on offense and has been putting up consistent stats across the board in the five-game sample so far. At the time of writing, he's averaging 19.2 points on 57.6% shooting from the field, 36.4% from three, along with 4.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.4 steals."
Toronto lacks a single defined number-one option, creating roster flexibility that few Eastern Conference teams possess. That flexibility can function as a strategic advantage rather than a weakness. The Raptors have struggled recently, enduring a four-game losing streak and several blowout defeats after an initially strong win over Atlanta. Canadian wing RJ Barrett has performed well amid the turmoil, averaging strong scoring and efficient shooting across a five-game sample. Barrett has adapted to a new-look roster with Brandon Ingram present. There remains defensive room for growth for Barrett and other core pieces, but Barrett is only 25 and still improving.
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