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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