The 2024-25 season for the Toronto Raptors was marked by injuries and player development, introducing Scottie Barnes as a new era leader. Key players like RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl played fewer than 60 games, with rookie Jamal Shead participating in the most games. The season emphasized the growth of individual players over win totals. Coverage at Raptors Republic highlighted this trend, with readers showing more interest in broader team analysis than specific game outcomes. The upcoming season presents an opportunity for the Raptors to focus on winning after significant development efforts last year.
"The 2024-25 season was a strange one for Toronto. It was the first of the Scottie Barnes era, defined by injury more than anything else."
"Despite the losses piling on, there was development across the roster, culminating in the addition of Collin Murray-Boyles, marking a new era for the team."
"Wins and losses mattered little last season; individual player development took center stage, making the actual results less significant."
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