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RJ Barrett is still adjusting to playing with the Toronto Raptors after years of being with the New York Knicks.
Back in February, he was sent to the Raptors in place of OG Anunoby and others.
Speaking to “The Shift” via NBACentral, Barrett had very high praise for Anunoby.
“He’s one of the best defenders I’ve ever seen in my life,” Barrett said of Anunoby.
“He’s one of the best defenders I’ve ever seen in my life.”
– RJ Barrett on OG Anunoby
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 15, 2024
Barrett has been no slouch since coming to the Raptors, averaging 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.
Meanwhile, Anunoby has put up 14.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists during his time with the Knicks.
However, the Knicks have been doing much better than the Raptors, whose season officially ended this weekend with them as the 12th seed in the East.
As for the Knicks, they are the second seed in the East and are about to perhaps have their best playoff run in years.
Barrett won’t get another chance to play against Anunoby this season but his opinion about the Knicks star is very supportive.
It’s good to hear because Barrett could have been a little upset having lost his spot in New York to Anunoby, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
Anunoby is going to try to prove Barrett right in the weeks ahead.
He has been battling injuries for the last few months but he has hopefully put them behind him.
The Knicks are in a great position and if Anunoby is able to keep playing very well, they could go very far in the postseason.
As for Barrett, he will take a few months off, attempt to enhance his game, and prepare for a much better season next year.
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