We could have imagined a shooter of his caliber being more coveted this summer. Gary Trent Jr. ultimately settled for a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Bucks. While a year earlier with the Raptors, he earned 18.5 million…
A drastically reduced salary, but much higher collective ambitions. “ I'm here to win a title. Everything I do will be aimed at helping this team achieve this goal. », the 25-year-old stares, in an interview with Sportskeeda.
His main weapon is of course the quality of his shot. If we put aside his rookie season, he always shot at least with 36% success behind the arc. Last year in Toronto, the guard got closer to his best career mark in the field, with 39.3% long-distance success.
“ I shoot 39-40% in my career, that's what I expect of myself. My goal is to get out there, play at my best and try to win a ring. Everything else will happen by itself », insists the man who has played 11 career playoff games.
Long term with the Bucks?
Gary Trent Jr, who started in Portland, has never played in such an ambitious team.
“ It's a great opportunity. I'm 25 years old and I still have years ahead of me to grow up. It's a great place to find an anchor and be part of something long term. It's a great franchise with great players, a strong management team and good energy. »
If he will have to convince these same leaders to offer him more than a one-year contract, the back is already delighted to be able to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and his former teammate at the Blazers, Damian Lillard.
“ I have the opportunity to play with two players who are members of the Top 75 in NBA history. Their approach to the game every night can only inspire everyone around them and emphasize their state of mind. It's about taking inspiration from it and moving forward together », targets the son of Gary Trent, who averaged 7.5 points (42% including 40% from a distance) in four appearances in preseason.
| 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 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 71 | 28 | 42.6 | 39.3 | 77.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 13.7 |
| Total | 341 | 29 | 42.2 | 38.6 | 81.9 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 14.3 | |
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.
