The Raptors have had quite the start to the season under new head coach Darko Rajakovic. The have had a mixed results of games. I will be looking at team statistics for both the offense and the Raptor’s defense as well. I will be breaking down the numbers and discuss why the Raptors look very different under Darko.
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What has stood out to you about the Raptors this season?
A: Scott Barnes
Pascal is getting less usage in this offense but is figuring it out as well as Trent. Now that it's been established that it's Scottie's team guys can adjust. OG has been more aggressive and shooting well. Schroeder has been excellent dishing it and shooting good too, pushing the pace. Dick is getting tine to learn and Otto provides the veteran experience and calming presence. Boucher has been ready when called. They can play with the best if they shoot well hands down. The free throws could be better but there is not much to like so far. This Texas trio has been huge for the team to figure some things😊
3-point shooting and bench scoring will always be the key to the Raptors offense. They have the system that is designed to generate open shots. It's up to the front office to get guys who fit this system.
B: Scottie Barnes
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Hi guys. It"s going to be interesting who they prioritise to keep. Barnes already playing better than Pippen, Schroder having career stats, Siakam more question marks whether he deserves 48mil, and of course OG needs to be priority number 1. AAAAHHHHHHH…….. Some unpopular decisions coming. Team is starting to click.
Adjusting and figuring things out, realistically, remarkably successfully over the course of a tough schedule start.
Good stuff. You are one of the few raptor vloggers that hasn't rushed to judgement. The boys need time to learn and implement this new offense. We don't know how good or bad they are yet.
Per game average: Scottie Barnes – 1.5 per game
Total steals: Scottie Barnes – 12 total steals
I think that the agony people put into this team when they lose or have an off night can be discouraging. I appreciate the even handed approach. For me i think the schedule has been very tough on a newly coached team. It won't get any easier with Boston but you should start to see improvements. The bigger difference this year is the bench being deeper. After the championship the cupboard was bare and only now being filled again.
This team is one superstar away from winning another chip