At the All-Star, Scotty Barnes wanted to be in Brandon Ingram’s company
In February 2024. Scottie Barnes he participated in the All-Star game, and was called by Adam Silver to replace an injured player. This first star therefore had a special color. The second, this year, is “direct”, as it is named among substitutes for the new format from February 15.
“I don’t have time to think about it right now. I’ll think about it when I get home. Then, of course, I can’t wait to be there.”, commented inside after the Raptors’ win against the Jazz.
His coach Darko Rajaković was much more talkative. “I don’t think anyone in the league doubts his merit to be an All-Star.”he said. “His progress, the way he leads the team: When you’re voting for an All-Star, it’s important to know how you help your team win, what impact you have on your teammates.”
Brandon Ingram’s absence? “funny”
His teammates, Scotty Barnes, would like one of them to follow him to Los Angeles. He obviously means Brandon Ingramthe leading scorer of the Raptors this season. The Canadians are ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference, so they are greedy and wanted two stars on their team, like the Thunder, Pistons, Knicks, Lakers and Nuggets.
“He brings so much to our team and when we look at where we were last season and where we are this season, we see that his influence is decisive for our success.”evaluates Scotty Barnes who, consequently, evaluates the absence of former Pelicans “mockery”.
For his part, Brandon Ingram believes that he is not yet at his best physically, after a very complicated 2024/25 season (only 18 matches), and announces that his “The second half of the season should be great”. Meanwhile, he compliments his teammate.
“He does a lot of things defensively: counterattacks, individual defense, assists. He’s everywhere. On offense, he’s able to set the pace, see passes before others, run in transition, serve guys on cuts.”states the winger.
“There are things that Brandon does at a high level and there are things that Scotty does at a high level, but they’re so different.”concludes Darko Rajaković. “They have a lot of respect for each other and what they bring to the team, basically, is winning matches. They help the team win.”
| Scottie Barnes | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | TOR | 74 | 35:22 | 49.2 | 30.1 | 73.5 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 15.3 |
| 2022-23 | TOR | 77 | 34:47 | 45.6 | 28.1 | 77.2 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 15.3 |
| 2023-24 | TOR | 60 | 34:54 | 47.5 | 34.1 | 78.1 | 2.4 | 5.9 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 19.9 |
| 2024-25 | TOR | 65 | 10:50 p.m | 44.6 | 27.1 | 75.5 | 1.7 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 19.3 |
| 2025-26 | TOR | 50 | 34:29 | 49.9 | 30.6 | 81.6 | 2.2 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 5.5 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 19.3 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
2026-02-02 09:56:00
