""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."
""You add Brandon Ingram into the mix, it changes things. For myself you've seen it across my time in high school, college and the NBA, I've played with great players. I don't worry about myself too much, it's a gift I've been blessed with, it doesn't matter who's out there I find a way to impact the game." said Barrett."
RJ Barrett says he has never been a horrible defender and plans to continue improving into a two-way player, embracing defense as a calling card. His defense declined last season because of an increased offensive load, but he has been above average defensively for most of his career. The addition of Brandon Ingram will change offensive roles and reduce Barrett's offensive touches, giving Barrett opportunities to reassert himself on defense. Barrett expects mutual offensive benefits with Ingram creating open shots for each other. Barrett remains confident in his ability to impact the game alongside high-level teammates.
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