Summer League is less about making an impression and more about shaping expectations. For players like Malachi Flynn and Precious Achiuwa, it’s about showing signs you are ready to take another step in your second year in the league. For rookies like Scottie Barnes and Dalano Banton, it’s about flashing enough potential for fans and coaches to be excited about what you will be able to provide when the actual games start.
The Raptors have to consider Summer League an overwhelming success after four games. Barnes has come as advertised on the defensive end, providing a burst of energy and a high-level attention to detail as a disrupter of opposing offences.