NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: Scottie Barnes reacts after being drafted by the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
The Toronto Raptors were able to restock the cupboards in the 2021 NBA Draft by adding three promising players with potential on both ends of the court. After adding Florida State sensation Scottie Barnes No. 4 overall, the Raptors used two consecutive second-round picks on Nebraska’s Dalano Banton and Louisville’s David Johnson.
The Raptors were intrigued by the notion that Barnes can defend any position on the court, Banton’s ability to play on the perimeter despite his 6-9 frame, and Johnson improving his offensive game significantly during his second season with Louisville.