Scottie is in the mould of the do everything well forward. Think Pippen (the prototype) and LeBron (the ultimate version). All possess playmaking ability, vision, defence, power, shooting, size and athleticism. As the point guard, there is only one comparison...Magic. Barnes is much more power vs finesse, and he is still figuring out the feel for the point guard at this level, which is expected. Irving was the best ever at running an offence, and, like Barnes, could defend every position.
They called him a “0 Level Scorer” 😂. Even comparing him to people like MCW and saying he’s a bust. Real ones knew Scottie was special from the jump. This is 4’s team now🦖🇨🇦
Scottie is the Chameleon of the NBA. He can seamlessly, blend into any lineup you need, on both sides of the ball. Your Jumbo lineup needs a PG. Put him in, and you stay Jumbo. Your Small lineup needs a C. Put him in, and you stay small. Personally, I'd want him as a lead ball handler, just wish he got more reps the last 2 years.
He's a great rebounder but if you want to win he's better off being utilized as a PF. If he goes head to head against a dominant 7 footer it's a problem. Brook Lopez would give him a tough time in the post respectfully. You just can't teach height. He's more like Draymond or Lebron where they still need another Solid PF/C paired alongside them & can't be running point at all times. Capable? Of course. But it's not his Role to bring the Ball up the court.
He literally does everything on the court… scores at all 3 levels, defends and plays 1-5… playmakes at an elite level.. once he masters everything and gets proper spacing around him its OVER for the league.
Ill break down scotties game as a raptor fan. Was very intergied by his game a prospect, was excited when we drafted him and was fairly suprised by how good he looked immediatly from the very first game he played. For a player comp its kind of difficult becauss he is a very unique player. He literally can play all 5 positions. I personally like him as a play making 4, basically what siakim is doing, but make no mistake, scottie on offense is absolutly a point guard and was so fustrating that it took the team so long to put him at his natural position. Though defensivly as capable as he might be, ideally id want him to gaurd players closer to his his size because you cant expect a 6'9 player to be chasing around speedy 6'3 gaurds around the perimeter. Magic johnson is the easy comparism but he plays has hints of giannis and even lebron while not being as fast. It a very wierd arhitype but he literally can thrive in almost any role. You play him at Center and he'll match up and shutdown the opposing bigs. To being the pg where regardless of postion is probably gonna be the team best passer and play maker. Only thing i want to see from barnes is to me more aggresive and more selfish as a player lol. He literally cant be stopped at times
When we drafted him and I saw his tape, I immediately said the Raptors need to have this guy watching Magic Johnson on a loop. Honestly lately I been saying he's the most like Lebron, who is also really more Magic than Jordan. Think about it, he is strong and more athletic than most other players, he has a high motor, and high basketball IQ. He can get to the rim, play with his back to the bucket, and play make. Hes excellent at finding the open man. Developing the consistent jumper in just his third season is extremely impressive. He's more Lebron than Giannis IMO, but I want him to be Magic Johnson.
Still feeling a Kawhi comparison bc no one thought Leonard had the perfect Jim shot and Kawhi improved every year including massive leaps out of no where.
The only reason why I don’t see a kawhi comparison is bc Barnes is a way better playmaker and rebounder. I think in terms of play style (not potential), his only comparison is magic Johnson or Ben simmons if he can shoot
A point Toronto media kept glossing over and never pointing out. They are even at the games seeing Scottie constantly going down hurt, holding his knee+ankles in pain. Then they write there articles saying he's struggling & not trying on offense or defense. Scottie clearly compromised on both ends if he's not moving around well. This season he's recovering alot faster & it doesn't linger the same way it did last season whenever he rolls his ankles or in clear pain. Before when he got hurt it was very visible cause he was hobbling across the court, not leaping the same, unable to drive at the rim, was adjusting his jumpshot on every shot, not closing out on defense, not running up & down full speed. His jumpshot last season, mainly his 3 point shot was good prior to his injury vs Miami, he came back still not healthy and so stil couldn't get to the rim & his shot fell off completely & he lost confidence in it (as a developing shooter). Scottie could have easily sat out games like alot of players do & his numbers would have looked alot better. But Scottie made himself available almost every game & only missed game 4-5 games including when he went down injured & helped out the game early v Miami. Injuries do also effect your conditioning & last season he was 2nd in NBA in distance covered on defense despite those knee+ankle injuries. Scottie could easily miss games wheenevrr he was compromised. OG Anunoby has injury history so he's more likely to choose to miss games with some of the injuries Scottie was making himself available in games with. Not to say OG is not tough, but he's preserving himself rather then risk further injurying himself & making it worse. Scottie just wants to play, play as many games as possible.
Scottie is Scottie (Pippen), but also shades of Kawhi Leonard (size/shot) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (style), with maybe a touch of Magic Johnson's passing. Amazing player.
@@chrisjenkins203 He is an all-around player, he's not just one guy, but a combination of the 4 players I mentioned. Scottie Barnes is the same size as Scottie Pippen/Kawhi/Giannis, likes to attack downhill like Giannis/Magic, likes to pass the ball like Magic, and lives in the midrange with hooks, floaters and fadeaways like a combination of Magic and Kawhi. Scottie's shooting also very close to Kawhi's. Giannis is the biggest stretch, but Scottie's defense is growing and his rim presence is becoming Giannis-like. Talk to me about this in 3 years. He's like 22.
Video mostly OK except for the Darko making him a point guard part. The game before that against Utah when he wasn't used as a point guard, he had 32 pts, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. That's a better performance than after they made a lineup change.
@@muvzyhoops Fair enough although I would argue that the Wizards has the worst defensive rating in the NBA making it easier for him get those stats. Not to mention their starting lineup is a lot shorter than ours. Not trying to be a party pooper, just trying to make a conversation. Thanks for being a good sport.
@@henrysinclair4964 I understand your point makes sense, but I think it’s better for him to start at point for developmental reasons, and court spacing, and Denise off the bench for leadership and the organization of the second unit, because those guys can’t create for themselves at all.
Magic Johnson is the player comparison. Just because every clip of magic Johnson is him on a fast break, that doesn't mean its how he always plays. If you actually watch a full game they are strikingly similar.
That’s a good one. Penny had more vision but something tells me Scottie might have some surprise advantages compared to penny far as rebounding and defence while doing a great job on steals when made the focal point. Great comparison.
Scottie is a talented player, but i think everybody is going a bit far here, the NBA definetely does not have a scottie Barnes problem. I would not be surprised if he makes a couple of All Star games in his career, but i just do not see a much higher ceiling than that. The worst the Raptors could do is to try to make a ball handler out of him rather than focusing on his strengths long term, only because he has some on-ball skills for a player of his seize, that does not really mean he is that great at it. On top of that, the Raptors are absolutely horrible this season despite having Scottie and 2 borderline All-stars.
which player does scottie barnes remind you of?
slimmer more athletic young Boris Diaw
Chris Webber
Scottie is in the mould of the do everything well forward. Think Pippen (the prototype) and LeBron (the ultimate version). All possess playmaking ability, vision, defence, power, shooting, size and athleticism. As the point guard, there is only one comparison...Magic. Barnes is much more power vs finesse, and he is still figuring out the feel for the point guard at this level, which is expected. Irving was the best ever at running an offence, and, like Barnes, could defend every position.
A more athletic Anthony mason
Modern day Grant Hill on the ceiling end, taller Jimmy Butler bare minimum and floor taller Iggy
They called him a “0 Level Scorer” 😂. Even comparing him to people like MCW and saying he’s a bust. Real ones knew Scottie was special from the jump. This is 4’s team now🦖🇨🇦
He is a bust
@@TacoVell cope harder lil bro😭
your mother is a bust, you bum😹👎@@TacoVell
U remember how mad people were because we didn't take Jalen Suggs over Scottie Barnes 😂
Pepperidge farm remembers
Scottie is the Chameleon of the NBA.
He can seamlessly, blend into any lineup you need, on both sides of the ball.
Your Jumbo lineup needs a PG. Put him in, and you stay Jumbo.
Your Small lineup needs a C. Put him in, and you stay small.
Personally, I'd want him as a lead ball handler, just wish he got more reps the last 2 years.
He's a great rebounder but if you want to win he's better off being utilized as a PF. If he goes head to head against a dominant 7 footer it's a problem. Brook Lopez would give him a tough time in the post respectfully. You just can't teach height. He's more like Draymond or Lebron where they still need another Solid PF/C paired alongside them & can't be running point at all times. Capable? Of course. But it's not his Role to bring the Ball up the court.
He literally does everything on the court… scores at all 3 levels, defends and plays 1-5… playmakes at an elite level.. once he masters everything and gets proper spacing around him its OVER for the league.
Naw people were comparing Barnes too draymond 🤣
Ill break down scotties game as a raptor fan. Was very intergied by his game a prospect, was excited when we drafted him and was fairly suprised by how good he looked immediatly from the very first game he played. For a player comp its kind of difficult becauss he is a very unique player. He literally can play all 5 positions. I personally like him as a play making 4, basically what siakim is doing, but make no mistake, scottie on offense is absolutly a point guard and was so fustrating that it took the team so long to put him at his natural position. Though defensivly as capable as he might be, ideally id want him to gaurd players closer to his his size because you cant expect a 6'9 player to be chasing around speedy 6'3 gaurds around the perimeter. Magic johnson is the easy comparism but he plays has hints of giannis and even lebron while not being as fast. It a very wierd arhitype but he literally can thrive in almost any role. You play him at Center and he'll match up and shutdown the opposing bigs. To being the pg where regardless of postion is probably gonna be the team best passer and play maker. Only thing i want to see from barnes is to me more aggresive and more selfish as a player lol. He literally cant be stopped at times
Scottie Barnes is a baby LeBron. An all-around 6'8" point forward.
Scotty style is like part Ganis .. Duncan and Jokic..
Homie fixed the raptors pg depth problem with one game
Been saying it since day 1. Scottie had no ceiling. He can be as good as he wants to be
When we drafted him and I saw his tape, I immediately said the Raptors need to have this guy watching Magic Johnson on a loop. Honestly lately I been saying he's the most like Lebron, who is also really more Magic than Jordan. Think about it, he is strong and more athletic than most other players, he has a high motor, and high basketball IQ. He can get to the rim, play with his back to the bucket, and play make. Hes excellent at finding the open man. Developing the consistent jumper in just his third season is extremely impressive. He's more Lebron than Giannis IMO, but I want him to be Magic Johnson.
Na Lebron is more like Karl Malone with a touch of Charles Barkley.
As for Scottie his game has Magic and Greek Freek to it.
He grew up watching Magic tape, that’s where his PG background came from.
“We”?! Who’s this “we”? I must’ve missed where you were on the team.
@@chrisjenkins203 We the North.
if barnes keeps going and is healthy, i can see him being an all-star
21/9/6 on 50% with elite defense, definitely an all-star
He already is.
Still feeling a Kawhi comparison bc no one thought Leonard had the perfect Jim shot and Kawhi improved every year including massive leaps out of no where.
They have a very similar draft report and even same hand size.
The only reason why I don’t see a kawhi comparison is bc Barnes is a way better playmaker and rebounder. I think in terms of play style (not potential), his only comparison is magic Johnson or Ben simmons if he can shoot
@@sgtandyboy4377 great point actually. I didn’t consider that difference. Very interesting.
Scottie kept rolling his ankles last season. Missed time during preseason and never really recovered imo
A point Toronto media kept glossing over and never pointing out.
They are even at the games seeing Scottie constantly going down hurt, holding his knee+ankles in pain.
Then they write there articles saying he's struggling & not trying on offense or defense.
Scottie clearly compromised on both ends if he's not moving around well.
This season he's recovering alot faster & it doesn't linger the same way it did last season whenever he rolls his ankles or in clear pain.
Before when he got hurt it was very visible cause he was hobbling across the court, not leaping the same, unable to drive at the rim, was adjusting his jumpshot on every shot, not closing out on defense, not running up & down full speed.
His jumpshot last season, mainly his 3 point shot was good prior to his injury vs Miami, he came back still not healthy and so stil couldn't get to the rim & his shot fell off completely & he lost confidence in it (as a developing shooter).
Scottie could have easily sat out games like alot of players do & his numbers would have looked alot better. But Scottie made himself available almost every game & only missed game 4-5 games including when he went down injured & helped out the game early v Miami.
Injuries do also effect your conditioning & last season he was 2nd in NBA in distance covered on defense despite those knee+ankle injuries.
Scottie could easily miss games wheenevrr he was compromised.
OG Anunoby has injury history so he's more likely to choose to miss games with some of the injuries Scottie was making himself available in games with.
Not to say OG is not tough, but he's preserving himself rather then risk further injurying himself & making it worse.
Scottie just wants to play, play as many games as possible.
He’s literally gonna become Kawhi
Better than Kawhi
With better passing.
Good call. That was my pick.
I think the best player comparison would be baby Lebron
Better than Lebron
@@INFINITE-IAgetting crazy out here a lil bit
Above average defender? He’s a borderline elite defender and probably the best defender on the team.
He’s him!
He’s who people thought Ben Simmons would be
Scottie is Scottie (Pippen), but also shades of Kawhi Leonard (size/shot) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (style), with maybe a touch of Magic Johnson's passing. Amazing player.
Talk about the worlds biggest reeeaacchhh
@@chrisjenkins203 He is an all-around player, he's not just one guy, but a combination of the 4 players I mentioned. Scottie Barnes is the same size as Scottie Pippen/Kawhi/Giannis, likes to attack downhill like Giannis/Magic, likes to pass the ball like Magic, and lives in the midrange with hooks, floaters and fadeaways like a combination of Magic and Kawhi. Scottie's shooting also very close to Kawhi's.
Giannis is the biggest stretch, but Scottie's defense is growing and his rim presence is becoming Giannis-like.
Talk to me about this in 3 years. He's like 22.
GREAT ANALYSIS MUVZY
THANKS DAVIDDD
W vid!
He’s Magic and Dennis Rodman combined.
Video mostly OK except for the Darko making him a point guard part. The game before that against Utah when he wasn't used as a point guard, he had 32 pts, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. That's a better performance than after they made a lineup change.
The wizards game was a blowout and Scottie played 5 less mins
@@muvzyhoops Fair enough although I would argue that the Wizards has the worst defensive rating in the NBA making it easier for him get those stats. Not to mention their starting lineup is a lot shorter than ours. Not trying to be a party pooper, just trying to make a conversation. Thanks for being a good sport.
@@henrysinclair4964 thanks for voicing your opinion
@@muvzyhoops You deserve a sub. 👍👍
@@henrysinclair4964 I understand your point makes sense, but I think it’s better for him to start at point for developmental reasons, and court spacing, and Denise off the bench for leadership and the organization of the second unit, because those guys can’t create for themselves at all.
Ppl may call me delusional but i see another magic johnson here folks
The Giannis comparison is very good; Scottie is a couple inches shorter but can shoot better from 3 and can dribble and playmake a bit better.
Hey Muvzy you good, team looks better - like they want to play together.
yup they look way more involved
the beast was in fact not awoken
I would say Giannis with some Magic swag
You can tell he was in the gym all summer
Barnes is like the early days T-mac, but T-mac a much better shooter that even Kobe had a hard time guarding.
I think he reminds me of a bigger Kawhi Leonard
Magic
Poor mans Lebron at this point (and that's meant as a compliment)
Magic Johnson is the player comparison. Just because every clip of magic Johnson is him on a fast break, that doesn't mean its how he always plays. If you actually watch a full game they are strikingly similar.
Scottie Barnes = Draymond Antetounkoumpo
Reminds me of Scottie Pippen.
Scottie is literally what Ben Simmons shouldve been plus more
If anyone doesn’t see similarities of Tracy McGrady in his game you’re either too young or you’re just a passive fan
Too bad Barnes has a Raptors problem. What direction are they going in?
Scottie Pippen
But but Evan’s offense will come one day. The Cavs should be counting their blessing that Mitchell and Garland are there.
Julius Erving...say no more
Correction: Triple Double threat!!!
Correction accepted my fault
Jacked PENNY HARDAWAY
Wow I couldn’t agree more probably one of the best comparisons
That’s a good one. Penny had more vision but something tells me Scottie might have some surprise advantages compared to penny far as rebounding and defence while doing a great job on steals when made the focal point. Great comparison.
Lebron with a better looking jumper
On 2K i made him starting PG and traded Siakiam for shooters and team went off and made the playoffs.
calm down pal. it was the wizards
im not talking only about the wizards game its all of the games hes played in scottie is him
He’s been playing like this all year. Put up a 30 point double double agaisnt Denver a few nights ago
Let’s go keep the Scottie propaganda going
Cade way better 😊
Scottie is a talented player, but i think everybody is going a bit far here, the NBA definetely does not have a scottie Barnes problem. I would not be surprised if he makes a couple of All Star games in his career, but i just do not see a much higher ceiling than that. The worst the Raptors could do is to try to make a ball handler out of him rather than focusing on his strengths long term, only because he has some on-ball skills for a player of his seize, that does not really mean he is that great at it. On top of that, the Raptors are absolutely horrible this season despite having Scottie and 2 borderline All-stars.
when he does more than a couple remember not to push goal post back
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He’s Magic and Dennis Rodman combined.