"With Barnes being seen as more of the de facto 'point guard', the Raptors were trying to get him the ball more often in basically every scenario, especially in transition."
"Across the Raptors' first 70 games of the season, they had one performance that would rank in the 90th percentile and above in terms of transition efficiency. Across the past 6, they've had 3."
"When you look at a lot of the shots he created for teammates and a lot of the greatest aspects of putting Barnes on ball, it's that stuff that really benefits the Raptors."
Barnes has taken on the role of the de facto point guard, leading to increased backcourt touches and better decision-making in transition. The Raptors have improved their transition efficiency, achieving three high-performance games in the last six, compared to only one in the first 70. While Barnes' scoring numbers may not impress, his playmaking ability greatly benefits the team. Coach Darko emphasizes the need for the roster to adapt to Barnes' pace, highlighting the importance of placing the ball in his hands for optimal performance.
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