There were a lot of expectations going into this NBA season for the Toronto Raptors — OG Anunoby becoming more of an offensive presence, Fred VanVleet transitioning into the point guard leadership role, Scottie Barnes being phenomenal at basketball. One thing that fans may not have expected? A huge defensive leap by none other than Gary Trent Jr. — but don’t worry, there is still time to apologize for anything you may have tweeted about him in the offseason.
The Raptors obtained Gary Trent Jr. from the Portland Trail Blazers in a down-to-the-wire trade at last season’s deadline that sent Norman Powell to the Pacific Northwest and Trent Jr.