One element of Barnes' potential value is just how much player relationships matter in the NBA, and Barnes is just exceptionally charismatic in a way that no Raptors players have ever been. He has potential to be that guy that other players in his generation will give up money to play alongside, if it's an established winning program. For me, Barnes' long-term isn't just about his value as a player (which is huge, though probably not MVP level), it's his value as a face of the franchise.
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