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 ...

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.

The Toronto Raptors see Scottie Barnes as the type of two-way player who can become one of the best players in the NBA ...