The Knicks almost buried a talent, and Barrett proved that he was not a so-called ice shooter, but an all-around scorer and even a quality star. After joining the Raptors, Barrett was reborn, and his hometown made him more comfortable. Without the shackles of the Knicks era, Barrett made a big move.
In today's game against the Clippers, the Raptors and Barrett were still defeated. In the face of the defense of the Cacho combination, Barrett scored 24 points efficiently. He shot 10-of-16 from the field, and missed only two of his six three-point attempts.
After joining the Raptors, Barrett averaged nearly 22 points and 7 rebounds per game, shooting nearly 60% from the field and 53 from three-point range6%。
Was Barrett's outburst an accident? It's not so much an accident as it is reasonable.
Both offensive and defensive, the efficiency is too low
In the 2019 draft, Barrett was selected by the Knicks with the third pick in the first round. When Barrett and Zion played for Duke in college, they quickly became famous in the United States with their all-round style of play and explosive style of play.
Barrett is both offensive and defensive, well-rounded and very tough. Breakthrough and shooting are his forte, and Barrett has the potential to become a good star on the defensive end.
Barrett showed some talent in his rookie season, and in addition to his poor offensive efficiency, Barrett generally lived up to the Knicks' requirements.
In his second season, Barrett began to refine his three-point attempt. Over the years, he has grown into a scorer who can average close to 20 points per game.
Barrett has good stats with the Knicks and a solid big contract. Why did the Knicks trade him?
Barrett's offense was too inefficient, and as a striker, his shooting percentage hovered around 40 percent all year round. After acquiring Brunson last season, the Knicks didn't need a third scorer. Therefore, the Knicks seized the opportunity to trade with the Raptors and traded Barrett for Anunoby, who was a better fit for the team.
The deal is a win-win for now, especially for Barrett.
Before joining the Raptors, Barrett shot less than 43% from the field with the Knicks, and in just a few days, Barrett went from being an inefficient scorer to an efficient scorer. It has a lot to do with the style of both teams.
In the Knicks the defense is expensive
At the Knicks, Barrett had to not only attack but also defend opponents' number one stars. Barrett has great defensive ability, and Thibodeau is also a very defensive-minded coach. Barrett was always delegated to his responsibilities. A lot of defense invisibly consumes a lot of Barrett's energy.
Barrett is an iron man who rarely misses games since entering the NBA. Thibodeau's employment habits are well known. Always use people as hard as possible. Multiple factors affect Barrett's offense, which is naturally not good-looking. After all, there are very few players who can play hard defending while maintaining a decent offensive efficiency.
Secondly, the Knicks are a very slow-paced team.
The Knicks like to slow down and grind their opponents slowly. On the one hand, the Knicks have two singles and have the chips to attack the position.
On the other hand, in order to ensure the stability of the team's defense, Thibodeau does not give the opponent a chance to slow down the pace of fast attack.
It's a good thing on a defensive level, but it's a complete torture for Barrett. Because he's a player with great counter-attacking ability, whether it's playing for Duke in college or last year's Men's World Cup. Fans should remember Barrett's power to convert offense.
He is very athletic and has a well-balanced left and right hand. Once the legs are spread on the counter-attack, it will be extremely difficult for the opponent to limit Barrett's counterattack.
The Knicks nearly snuffed Barrett's biggest offensive advantage. After coming to the Raptors, Barrett was completely released, because the Raptors are the NBA's favorite team to play counterattacks, and there is no one.
Fully unleashed counterattack ability
This season, the Raptors have scored a whopping 17 points on fast-break counter-attacks8 points ranked first in the league. Barrett used it to get plenty of scoring opportunities, develop his touch and build offensive confidence.
The Raptors also have a much better pass-to-to-ball ratio than the Knicks, who used to have the lowest assists per game in the NBA. The Raptors are much better at passing and receiving the ball than the Knicks, Schroder is good at breaking through the ball, Barnes Siakam also has some ability to play the ball, and Barrett can get a lot of open opportunities next to them.
Defensively, Barrett stayed focused, and this time he had more helpers around him. Raptors players are generally tall and have a strong ability to mark and switch defenses. Barrett can even take a lazy break in some rounds.
In the current offensive and defensive environment of the Raptors, Barrett's offensive efficiency has naturally increased.
After joining the Raptors, Barrett became the team's leading scorer, and he worked seamlessly with the team. The current chemistry of the Raptors is getting better and better, and they have a tendency to become dark horses in the East. At just 23 years old, Barrett still has a lot of potential to tap. His future is as bright as the Raptors'.
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