As members of Raptors Nation, we find ourselves right back to the conversation surrounding RJ Barrett. While he experienced what many considered a breakout career year this past season, he has also been a striking name frequently thrown around in NBA trade rumor circles.
From an outside perspective, the simplest explanation for Toronto's quick decision to trade a player who has largely become one of the Raptors’ primary offensive options is to ask: why act so hastily? Even if his journey to scoring 18, 19, or 20+ points wasn’t always smooth or efficient, he still established a significant role on the team.