"Last season in 58 games, Barrett posted averages of 21.1 points per game, 5.4 assists per game, and 6.3 rebounds per game. Barrett also recorded the highest usage percentage of his career at 28.7 percent as a result of numerous injuries throughout the roster. Going into this season with the addition of Brandon Ingram, along with hopefully improved health in the starting lineuo, Barret's role is going to change."
"When Barrett first arrived in Toronto, the changes to his utilization on offense were apparent. Coming from a system in New York where things revolved around Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, Barrett found himself moving off the ball much more in Toronto than he ever did in New York. Although Barrett did cut somewhat last year, this part of his game could not be featured like it was before in Toronto due to his newly inherited on-ball responsibilities."
The 2025-26 season is pivotal for the Toronto Raptors as the core must prove capable of earning a playoff berth. RJ Barrett is a focal member of the core and must continually show his value within the reconfigured lineup. Last season in 58 games Barrett averaged 21.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 6.3 rebounds and reached a career-high 28.7 percent usage amid roster injuries. With Brandon Ingram added and improved health expected, Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, and Ingram will command more touches, requiring Barrett to shift toward more off-ball cutting and efficient rim attempts.
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