Scottie Barnes, the total NBA player who deserves to be considered a great star

The Raptors player is making a tremendous qualitative leap this season and possesses NBA statistics worthy of a great star.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | Thu, 01/15/2026 - 17:40
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Scottie Barnes, keys to his great moment. Photo: gettyimages
Scottie Barnes, keys to his great moment. Photo: gettyimages

Something important is brewing at Toronto Raptors, a franchise that didn't seem to have the necessary tools to be as competitive as it is in the Eastern Conference. The Canadians are soaring on the courts with a perfect blend of talent, youth, ambition, and collective spirit, perfectly embodied by Scottie Barnes.

He possesses a special aura. Perhaps he hasn't had the meteoric progression of some of his peers, maybe he has gone through periods of statistical and competitive insignificance, but Scottie Barnes is a student of the game and a passionate worker. The 24-year-old forward is proving wrong all those who dared to question his role as a star. He is the heart of these successful Toronto Raptors, taking on a leading role on both ends of the court.

As evidence of this, it is worth highlighting that he is the only player in the entire NBA who is in the top-5 in stocks (steals+blocks) and in rebounds+assists. This is a clear demonstration of how he is injecting energy and defensive wisdom into a team where he also stands out as a key pillar in offense. He averages 19.4 points and impacts all areas of the game, providing Toronto Raptors with clear opportunities to continue growing and become a very promising franchise in the short and medium term.

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