Needless to say, anyone doubting Scottie Barnes' ability to translate his skills within this widely perceived murky Raptors core has been proven wrong with the season sample to date. His quiet yet well-rounded breakout has established him as both a strong defensive presence for Toronto and a credible offensive threat. Barnes has demonstrated great poise from beyond the arc, a skill Raptors fans have long been waiting for, along with consistent effort across the board.
In 13 games so far, Barnes is averaging 19.7 points on 50.3 percent shooting from the field, a strong 41.