Scottie Barnes' trainer details ROTY's offseason development

Amit Mann is joined by Brian Macon, Scottie Barnes' basketball trainer, to reveal how the reigning Rookie of the Year has progressed with his jump shot, ball-handling and more during the offseason. Also, how basketball training has evolved over the years and the challenges for big men attempting to acclimate to the modern NBA.


0:00 - 8:15 - Macon on becoming a basketball trainer, bigs transitioning to the modern NBA

8:15 - 25:40 - Raptors, when he started working with Barnes, early signs he was special, why Macon thought he would win ROTY

25:40 - 52:03 - Barnes adding muscle, working with him to develop his ball-handling, jump-shot and comfort in half-court offence


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