Since the start of the preseason, Darko Rajakovic has relied on a quartet made up of Dennis Schroder, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam. To complete his major five, he once used Chris Boucher, the other time Jakob Poeltl. No Gary Trent Jr. then.
The full-back had been a starter for two seasons in Canada, despite visibly distant relations with Nick Nurse. But current circumstances lead him to conclude that this will no longer be the case this season…
“For now, that’s how it’s happening.”he notes for Sports Net. “I haven’t heard anything about it, but I started both matches on the bench. During training, I am among the substitutes. We must face the facts. »
In addition to losing a status, it is also not ideal as he approaches the last year of his contract…
“It’s obvious that we work to be a starter and help our team as much as possible”explains the former Portlander. “Again, I have no control over this. It’s like that. I can only work, be a good teammate. That’s all I can do. This is not the time to complain, to talk about my situation which is not what I would like. I’m here to work and help my team. »
With his offensive qualities, Gary Trent Jr. can become a high-quality sixth man. Without confirming his replacement role, this is how Darko Rajakovic sees things.
“There are Hall of Famers who came off the bench and were great players,” recalls the new Toronto coach. “You just have to be ready, be professional. So far, that’s what I’m seeing from Gary. But, regarding rotations, we will talk about it with each player, to explain what my expectations and my vision are. »
| Gary Trent, Jr. | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | POR | 15 | 7 | 32.0 | 23.8 | 42.9 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| 2019-20 | POR | 61 | 22 | 44.4 | 41.8 | 82.2 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 8.9 |
| 2020-21 * | All Teams | 58 | 31 | 40.8 | 38.5 | 78.3 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 15.3 |
| 2020-21 * | POR | 41 | 31 | 41.4 | 39.7 | 77.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 15.0 |
| 2020-21 * | TOR | 17 | 32 | 39.5 | 35.5 | 80.6 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 16.2 |
| 2021-22 | TOR | 70 | 35 | 41.4 | 38.3 | 85.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 18.3 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 66 | 32 | 43.3 | 36.9 | 83.9 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 17.4 |
| Total | 270 | 29 | 42.1 | 38.4 | 82.7 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 14.4 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
