Gary Trent Jr. is leaving Toronto.
The former Toronto Raptors guard shared a farewell message thanking Toronto after four seasons with the organization.
“I have learned and gained a lot in 6 years,” Trent wrote in a Instagram legend. “The city [is] a part of me forever thank you.”
Trent signed a one-year minimum deal with the Milwaukee Bucks earlier this summer after Toronto opted to part ways with the 25-year-old sharpshooter. The Raptors had discussed bringing Trent back, but decided to pivot to a new era with younger options on the roster.
Toronto originally acquired Trent in 2021 in a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers that saw Norman Powell leave for the West Coast. Trent became a reliable and effective three-point shooter for Toronto and at times appeared to be a feisty defender. It never really worked out for the 6-foot-5 guard who never developed as a playmaker and struggled to be an effective shooter inside the arc.
Trent saw his role in the organization diminish last season, averaging just 13.7 points in 28.1 minutes per game, the lowest numbers since his second season in the league.
After hanging around as an unsigned free agent for weeks, Trent signed a $2.1 million contract with the Bucks where he hopes to chase a championship and reset his free agent value by playing alongside his former Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard.
Trent’s post included 20 photos from his time with the Raptors.
The Bucks will play their first game in Toronto on January 6, 2025.
