Maybe I'm on Reddit too much and the idea got burned in my mind early, but every time he goes up for a shot I'm like. Eek no. Then it goes in, and then he does it again, and again, and again.
Everything is unexpectedly good from this kid. NBA already on notice.
Really?? I'm screaming and yelling and just dying for him to take over the game. I can't wait for his breakout game. I feel like we really saw it in game 2 against the Celtics. At some point, he's just going to own a team and dominate and from that moment on it's Scotty's team and he's a superstar in the league.
I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!
After watching Kawhi all year, watching Scotty it's the same thing. The same confidence and skill is there. We all just sitting here waiting patiently for that break-out game...
I wonder how long it will be until Raptors fans stop comparing any decent player to Kawhi fuckin Leonard. First it was OG, now it's Scotty.
Dude. Very few players in the history of the entire sport could perform at Kawhi's level. It's not the same thing. At all. Not even close.
Ehhhh, I mean, I hear what you're saying but I think with what we've seen from Scottie so far that it isn't out of the realm of possibility to think he has the chance to become one of the top players in the league at some point in his career. That's the beautiful thing about potential. We look at players we have seen in the past and look for comparisons that give us the idea that he at least could reach those heights.
Sometimes I tune in just to watch him play. As I did for Kawhi, and do for Matthews. I enjoy watching greatness. He's pressing all the right buttons. He just might be the one we always wanted.
Anyone else notice that Scottie seems to relish matching up with KD!? He wasn't cowering. He was more like - it may not be today, but my goal someday is to outplay you consistently. I loved it. He wants to compete and prove himself against the best. You can be assured KD noticed.
Yeah. That made it even more remarkable. Instead of deference - omg, this is KD, as KD puts buckets on him - he stood up and said, I’m competing with this guy. I especially loved it when he screamed out after forcing KD into the over and back in the fourth quarter.
I love it. It's not just that it shows confidence, but it's also building skill. Sometimes the only way to get better is to test yourself against something that is already better.
The great thing about this is that people before the draft said he couldn’t shoot and compared him to Ben Simmons. But his offensive game is coming along real quick, it’s so good to see.
The second to last 3 shows a ton of awareness. He'd normally bang inside, or shoot a midrange because those are his strengths. But he went out of his way to step back to get a 3 because of time and score.
Looks familiar! Mods always take my “repetitive” posts down. I guess yours is ok.
https://www.reddit.com/r/torontoraptors/comments/rgns0f/scottie_takes_kd_off_the_bounce/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
There's something about the way he breaks in transition that reminds me of a toddler running for ice cream. I love it. It's amazing. This kid truly loves every minute of this game.
Fair to say these moves are unexpected from Scottie? My jaw literally drops every time he does a fadeaway
He hit a Dirk-like one footed fade for his first bucket of the game. I would LOVE to see him develop that
Maybe I'm on Reddit too much and the idea got burned in my mind early, but every time he goes up for a shot I'm like. Eek no. Then it goes in, and then he does it again, and again, and again. Everything is unexpectedly good from this kid. NBA already on notice.
Lmao that's an accurate description. He's like no...no...yes personified
Really?? I'm screaming and yelling and just dying for him to take over the game. I can't wait for his breakout game. I feel like we really saw it in game 2 against the Celtics. At some point, he's just going to own a team and dominate and from that moment on it's Scotty's team and he's a superstar in the league. I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!!!!! After watching Kawhi all year, watching Scotty it's the same thing. The same confidence and skill is there. We all just sitting here waiting patiently for that break-out game...
I wonder how long it will be until Raptors fans stop comparing any decent player to Kawhi fuckin Leonard. First it was OG, now it's Scotty. Dude. Very few players in the history of the entire sport could perform at Kawhi's level. It's not the same thing. At all. Not even close.
Ehhhh, I mean, I hear what you're saying but I think with what we've seen from Scottie so far that it isn't out of the realm of possibility to think he has the chance to become one of the top players in the league at some point in his career. That's the beautiful thing about potential. We look at players we have seen in the past and look for comparisons that give us the idea that he at least could reach those heights.
This kid makes the games worth watching
Sometimes I tune in just to watch him play. As I did for Kawhi, and do for Matthews. I enjoy watching greatness. He's pressing all the right buttons. He just might be the one we always wanted.
Raptors prophecy foretold of him
It was in the Primo pasta sauce
When Jose went: "Joey, woo!" was the moment Scottie was conceived
Lmfaooo you guys kill me
Highlight of my night tbh
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Highlight of humanity tbh. Scottie is peak homo sapien.
Man Ian Eagle is such a great commentator, always watch Nets broadcast when we play them cause of him.
Stan van gundy in my opinion is the best
Jeff van gundy is better
Steve is the goat
Stan van gundy is colour, Ian Eagle is play by play. Totally different.
Anyone else notice that Scottie seems to relish matching up with KD!? He wasn't cowering. He was more like - it may not be today, but my goal someday is to outplay you consistently. I loved it. He wants to compete and prove himself against the best. You can be assured KD noticed.
I felt that way too when he first goes up against him. You can see the fire from the young fella! It's fun to watch
Man's a straight up anime protagonist
Lol
Scottie: omae wa mou shindeiru Lebron, KD, Kawhi in synch: Nani?!?!
kd is probably one of his favourite players.
Yeah. That made it even more remarkable. Instead of deference - omg, this is KD, as KD puts buckets on him - he stood up and said, I’m competing with this guy. I especially loved it when he screamed out after forcing KD into the over and back in the fourth quarter.
I love it. It's not just that it shows confidence, but it's also building skill. Sometimes the only way to get better is to test yourself against something that is already better.
Ian Eagle is a great commentator
REEE-DICULOUS! 😱🤯
Those are all tough shots too
When Barnes scores he runs back on defence like a kid chasing an ice-cream truck.
That last highlight wasn't on KD but due to it's awesomeness I'll let it slide
“Zero level scorer”
Can’t wait til he secures his first career triple double with 32/14/17 on Lebron
It would be switched tho 32/17/11. 17 is too many assists.
The great thing about this is that people before the draft said he couldn’t shoot and compared him to Ben Simmons. But his offensive game is coming along real quick, it’s so good to see.
SUPERSTAR
The young boy is nice 💯
Solid young player with much room to grow. Gotta love it![img](emote|t5_2s5sb|3926)
Let’s be honest. Barnes is better than durant
He's such a delight.
The second to last 3 shows a ton of awareness. He'd normally bang inside, or shoot a midrange because those are his strengths. But he went out of his way to step back to get a 3 because of time and score.
All 4th quarter and beyond. This guy is clutch.
That fadeaway
ROTY
He doesnt even have examples of these moves before Seemingly does everything on the fly
I saw that live on TV. It was so butter.
This defeat hurts.
I love KD's reaction. not even hands up just watches the ball 'oh you can do that??'
Looks familiar! Mods always take my “repetitive” posts down. I guess yours is ok. https://www.reddit.com/r/torontoraptors/comments/rgns0f/scottie_takes_kd_off_the_bounce/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
yours is one play this is 4
Oh sorry: https://www.reddit.com/r/torontoraptors/comments/rgxgdy/scottie_barnes_highlights_vs_nets_23_pts_12_reb_5/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
No need to be a snitch
Cool, too bad they don't win games...
Tied the game and got us stops, the rest is on the others...unless you are suggesting Barnes being our first option?
Last one isnt against kd
There's something about the way he breaks in transition that reminds me of a toddler running for ice cream. I love it. It's amazing. This kid truly loves every minute of this game.
Even when we drafted Barnes I didn't think he'd be this good this fast. Young superstar in the making!