Will Barton was an integral part of this team’s incremental improvement last season, but he suffered the first significant injury of his career and his lost his way during the recovery. His confidence came in glimpses but flickered out in some crucial moments.
“A little bit of both,” Barton replied during his exit interview when asked if he was frustrated or motivated by playing with the second unit by season’s end. “Frustrated about it about, but definitely motivated to come back even better. Just a tough season for me mentally, physically, everything. But that will motivate me. I’ll be good.