Good news for Toronto Raptors:He is back

After being traded by the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors, forward RJ Barrett is back at home.

On December 30, RJ Barrett went from being drowsy to being extremely vigilant after receiving a call from his agent Bill Duffy. Barrett was surprised to hear that the New York Knicks had traded him, but the “special” news was that the Canadian’s hometown Toronto Raptors had acquired him.

“I was clueless. I was just notified of the incident by phone. I asked myself, “What’s going on?” Barrett recently told Andscape. “I was really perplexed. I was not prepared for it. I was relieved to hear about the Raptors and thought, “Well, at least I’m going home.”

The Raptors’ return home has been fantastic thus far; they have a 3-1 record following the trade, and Barrett has already put on a career-best performance.

Sunday in San Francisco, Barrett led the team to a 133-118 rout over the Golden State Warriors, scoring a career-high 37 points and dishing out five 3-pointers. In Barrett’s career, it was his third-highest scoring game. In Raptors history, he also scored the most points (37), of any player who was born in Canada. In his four games with Toronto, Barrett is averaging 21 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.

“Offensively, I’ve felt good since game one,” Barrett remarked following the Warriors victory. “I feel like I’ve been playing really well lately. Although I didn’t score a lot of points in the first three games, I was effective in trying to play the right position and support my teammates. There is still much to learn, including the defensive system, which is something I try to improve on every day.

Barrett was born on June 14, 2000, in Toronto. He is the son of legendary Canadian basketball player Rowan Barrett, who competed professionally in Europe and attended St. John’s. Barrett’s father was born in Toronto, attended Raptors training camps in 1997 and 1999, was a member of the Canadian national team,

RJ Barrett was raised in the Mississauga neighbourhood of Toronto following his father’s 2008 retirement from professional basketball. He grew up to be a huge fan of both the colorful television broadcast team of play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin and color analyst Jack Armstrong, who played for the Raptors. He was motivated by witnessing Toronto’s Jamaal Magloire, who became the first Canadian player to wear a Raptors uniform in the 2011–12 campaign.

“I remember attending the games and loved going to the locker room,” Barrett remarked. Every night, I cherished watching Matty and Jack on TV. There are numerous items. This is the house. Back then, I was fond of DeMar DeRozan. All of this was being dunked by a young DeMar. Terrence Ross was good in his youth. Sonny

Barrett left Canada to play high school basketball at Florida’s Montverde Academy, where he eventually rose to the top of ESPN’s rankings for high school boys basketball in 2018. Barrett was chosen by the Knicks with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, following Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, following his one season at Duke University. Barrett, who averaged 18.1 points and 5.3 rebounds in 297 games and two postseason trips, feels he had an impact during his four and a half years with the Knicks.

Barrett is pleased with his performance while wearing a Knicks uniform.

Barrett stated, “I assisted in building something in New York.” We weren’t doing well when I arrived. It was in much better shape when I left. Undoubtedly bittersweet, but I’m glad that

“There in New York, I grew up as a player and as a person. I’ll never forget those four and a half years.

Immanuel Quickley, who was also traded with Barrett from New York to Toronto, realized that Barrett would be returning home once the dust settled from the trade. An ecstatic Barrett showed the two newcomers around the Osmow’s Shawarma restaurant, the Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons, and other noteworthy local sites as they boarded a van to visit the Raptors’ practice facility for the first time.

Quickley, a native of Maryland, intends to ask Barrett for advice on places to eat and visit in Toronto.

“RJ is happy and excited to be coming home,” Quickley remarked. “He was pointing out all the spots when we first arrived in Toronto and we were heading to [the practice facility]. “I visited this place when I was younger… This cinema hall… He led me to a location following [the first] game. I will require a few more spaces.

Barrett stated: “I wanted to go to Osmow’s as soon as I got home.” When I get home, I always get Osmow’s. My family is eager for me to return home and take advantage of this opportunity. Everyone is thrilled. Everyone is content.

Barrett made his Raptors debut at home on January 1. When he was first introduced in the starting lineup, the 19,800-person sellout crowd erupted in loud applause, with some even giving him a standing ovation. Barrett led the Raptors to a 124-121 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers with 19 points and nine rebounds.

That was the most memorable game Barrett had ever played in Toronto, he said.

“Everyone was applauding as we had the standing ovation for the starting lineups. Yes, I said to myself. “I am definitely home,” Barrett remarked.

Barrett plays for the men’s basketball team for Canada, which has earned a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Barrett may be able to make a lot of money as a pitchman for businesses in the Toronto region and across Canada if he plays for the Raptors. After Magloire, Cory Joseph, Khem Birch, Anthony Bennett, Oshae Brissett, Dalano Banton, and current Raptor Chris Boucher, Barrett is the eighth Canadian to don the Raptors uniform.

A record 27 Canadians were on NBA rosters when the league began play, including Denver Nuggets NBA champion Jamal Murray, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Warriors 2022 All-Star and former NBA champion Andrew Wiggins. If Barrett, a homegrown talent, wears a Raptors uniform, it might have the biggest effect on children in Toronto and across Canada.

Barrett remarked, “I’m trying to show kids that you can make it being from Canada and the area I’m from.” As with the guys before me, who were observing Cory, Tristan [Thompson], You can play in the NBA, Wiggs. It means a lot to me to be able to play in the NBA and return home. I hope that every child notices that.

“I want to help us win and show everyone how happy I am to be here.” It’s the primary objective.