I feel like I’m a great defender. I feel like it doesn’t really get talked about enough but I feel like I’m a great defender.

As such, let’s take stock of what Scottie Barnes has done defensively. • Soaked up possessions against the likes of Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson ...

The seven combined steals and blocks were a season high for Barnes, as the fourth-year forward continues to make a big impact at the defensive end. Barnes has recorded at least one block and one steal ...

Scottie Barnes is leading by example. The 23-year-old is playing some of his best two-way basketball of the season and it has resulted in the Toronto Raptors’ turning their fortunes around.

Jan 28, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) reacts with guard Gradey Dick (1) after taking the lead in the final seconds against the Atlanta Hawks during the second ...

Dick fed off the energy all night, turning defense to offense, and scoring an efficient 18 points of 7-of-9 shooting from the ...

Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes will always ... “It’s always fun to go against another competitor,” said Mobley about going against Barnes in November. “He’s a great player.” ...

Scottie Barnes isn’t your typical NBA All-Star. Look at the league’s elite, and you’ll find names like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Blake Murphy: Darko Rajakovic on Scottie Barnes not making All Star: “in my mind he’s an all star. He plays like one, he practices like one, he acts like one … all those accolades will come, he just ...