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Could RJ Barrett flourish in a sixth man role with the Raptors?

RJ Barrett. The Raptors' sixth man?

Ever since Brandon Ingram arrived at the trade deadline, the prevailing discussion about Toronto's roster has been that it’s too wing-heavy, lacking reliable three-point threats, and perhaps with too many mouths to feed. When your starting lineup features players like Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Brandon Ingram, concerns about ball sharing and everyone getting enough opportunities are understandable; NBA analyst Kevin O'Connor just recently highlighted the Raptors' lack of 'continuity' hurting them last year.

Maybe it’s each starter’s responsibility to tweak or improve aspects of their game to help their teammates flourish.