New Brooklyn Nets’ forward DeMarre Carroll recently came out to criticize his former team for their style of play. On the other side, maybe Carroll should have known what he was getting into with the Raptors. In an interview from Sportsnet Raptors backup point guard Delon Wright says Carroll should have anticipated his role on the team and how the offense operated.
When asked if he was surprised by Carroll voicing his opinion of the Raptors offense, Wright is pretty succinct. “No, I wasn’t surprised. I knew he was frustrated, you know, it happens,” Wright says. “He knew what he was getting into and what the offence was like when he signed here. Maybe it was more of a switch than what he realized in comparison to Atlanta. Hopefully it will be better for him in Brooklyn.” In two seasons with Toronto, Carroll averaged 9.4 points per game while shooting 39%. He only played in 98 games, battling various knee and ankle injuries.
Carroll was a vital component to the Atlanta Hawks during the 2014-2015 season when they went to the Eastern Conference Finals. He averaged 12.6 points per game, shot 47.8% from the floor, and played excellent defense for a team with the sixth-best defense. He signed a four-year $60 million deal with the Raptors, cashing in after a good season. Wright’s comments on the situation exemplify the divide in the Raptors’ locker room that Carroll mentioned. Toronto gave up first and second-round draft picks in addition to Carroll just to entice a team to trade for him, meaning they desperately wanted him off the roster. The separation appears it will be beneficial for everyone involved.
