NBA – The Raptors will give the keys to Dennis Schroder and the guard, replacing in preseason, is preparing to start matches on the bench.
Since the start of the preseason, Darko Rajakovic has relied on a quartet made up of Dennis Schroder, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam. To complete his major five, he once used Chris Boucher, the other time Jakob Poeltl. No Gary Trent Jr. then.
The full-back had been a starter for two seasons in Canada, despite visibly distant relations with Nick Nurse. But current circumstances lead him to conclude that this will no longer be the case this season…
“For now, that’s how it’s happening.”he notes for Sports Net. “I haven’t heard anything about it, but I started both matches on the bench. During training, I am among the substitutes. We must face the facts. »
In addition to losing a status, it is also not ideal as he approaches the last year of his contract…
“It’s obvious that we work to be a starter and help our team as much as possible”explains the former Portlander. “Again, I have no control over this. It’s like that. I can only work, be a good teammate. That’s all I can do. This is not the time to complain, to talk about my situation which is not what I would like. I’m here to work and help my team. »
With his offensive qualities, Gary Trent Jr. can become a high-quality sixth man. Without confirming his replacement role, this is how Darko Rajakovic sees things.
“There are Hall of Famers who came off the bench and were great players,” recalls the new Toronto coach. “You just have to be ready, be professional. So far, that’s what I’m seeing from Gary. But, regarding rotations, we will talk about it with each player, to explain what my expectations and my vision are. »
Gary Trent, Jr. Percentage Rebounds Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts LF Off Def Tot Pd Fte Int Bp Ct Pts 2018-19 POR 15 7 32.0 23.8 42.9 0.1 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.3 0.1 0.3 0.1 2.7 2019-20 POR 61 22 44.4 41.8 82.2 0.4 1.2 1.6 1.0 1.5 0.8 0.3 0.3 8.9 2020-21 * All Teams 58 31 40.8 38.5 78.3 0.5 2.2 2.6 1.4 1.6 1.0 0.7 0.2 15.3 2020-21 * POR 41 3 1 41.4 39.7 77.3 0.5 1.7 2.2 1.4 1.5 0.9 0.8 0.2 15.0 2020- 21 * TOR 17 32 39.5 35.5 80.6 0.4 3.2 3.6 1.3 1.7 1.1 0.7 0.2 16.2 2021-22 TOR 70 35 41.4 38.3 85.3 0.4 2.4 2.7 2.0 2.1 1.7 1. 0 0.3 18.3 2022-23 TOR 66 32 43.3 36.9 83.9 0.5 2.2 2.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 0.8 0.2 17.4 Total 270 29 42.1 38.4 82.7 0.4 1.9 2.3 1.5 1.6 1.2 0.7 0.2 14.4
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
2023-10-17 13:10:36
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