"Leandro Barbosa affords Jay Triano a luxury he's never really had: A package of speed and savvy and experience that will be a huge component of what the Raptors eventually become this season.

And while all those attributes are much appreciated in the package Barbosa brings to the floor, his presence in practice is just as important.

If the guard known as the Brazilian Blur does nothing else this season other than teach young teammates how to best use their athleticism, it will be fine with Triano."