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Barrett compares 'bounce shots' with Kawhi, calls Atlantic Division 'a dogfight'

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Ngabo, G. (2026, October 21). Barrett compares 'bounce shots' with Kawhi, calls Atlantic Division 'a dogfight'. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/barrett-compares-bounce-shots-with-kawhi-calls-atlantic-division-a-dogfight/article_7fbed783-4788-47aa-b775-732c91693d5e.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-21 · by Gilbert Ngabo

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Raptors forward RJ Barrett discussed his excitement for starting the NBA season during a shootaround on Wednesday morning. He expressed that he still feels nervous before games as if it was his first year in the league despite being in his eighth NBA season. Barrett also shared several photos of himself playing basketball on Instagram, highlighting his enthusiasm for the upcoming games.
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Raptors forward RJ Barrett celebrated his eighth NBA season by posting several photos of himself in action on Instagram. In an interview with reporters during the team's shootaround on October 21, 2026, Barrett expressed excitement about starting the new season, noting that he still feels nervous before opening night games despite his experience. He emphasized his enthusiasm for playing basketball and facing a competitive Atlantic Division this year.

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Raptors forward RJ Barrett went on Instagram and posted several photos of himself in action, giving thanks that it was his eighth year in the NBA.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-21
2026-10-21 · Toronto Star
Barrett compares 'bounce shots' with Kawhi, calls Atlantic Division 'a dogfight' · assertive framing

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Raptors forward RJ Barrett went on Instagram and posted several photos of himself in action, giving thanks that it was his eighth year in the NBA. asserted
it → go → NBA
He still feels the opening night butterflies as if it was Year 1. asserted
it → feel → butterflies
“Any time you get to go out there and play basketball, it’s great. asserted
it → get → basketball
So I’m definitely excited,” he told reporters at Raptors shootaround Wednesday morning. asserted
he → ’m → shootaround
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