RJ Barrett was born in Toronto, Canada, and is currently living his childhood dream of playing for the Toronto Raptors. The New York Knicks selected him third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft out of Duke University. After playing in parts of five seasons with the Knicks, including two playoff appearances, Barrett was traded to the Raptors. He was sent along with Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn. RJ Barrett is willing to give the Raptors a hometown discount to help build a championship roster. The Raptors are already paying Jakob Poeltl, Quickley, Brandon Ingram, and Scottie Barnes a combined total north of 130 million dollars next season. Barrett will likely have to take a pay cut. Barrett wants to win a championship in his hometown, so he will be willing to take a discount in order to make it happen. With the Kawhi Leonard trade to the Raptors indefinitely on hold, it appears they will be searching for their second championship in franchise history with the roster as presently constructed. RJ Barrett had a modest season, averaging 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 57 total games played. He ranked third in points per game on the roster and fourth in minutes played per game. The Raptors current contracts leave little room for Barrett. Scottie Barnes has essentially become the leader of the team, playing under a five-year, 224 million dollar contract. Quickley signed a five-year, 162 million dollar deal, while Ingram is playing on a three-year, 120 million dollar contract. Time will tell how much of a discount Barrett is willing to take. The Raptors made the playoffs for the first time in four years last season but fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games in the first round. RJ Barrett is set to enter the final year of his four-year, 107 million dollar contract, originally signed with the Knicks. Talks of his next potential contract have surfaced, with the question being asked how much money will be available to retain Barrett.