Career Timeline of Scottie Barnes: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Scottie Barnes built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Scottie Barnes is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. Barnes played college basketball for Florida State before being drafted fourth overall by the Raptors in the 2021 NBA draft. He had a successful rookie season, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2022. Barnes was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game in 2024. In 2026, Barnes was selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2017, Scottie Barnes won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship.

2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2018, Scottie Barnes captured another gold medal at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Argentina.

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2019, Scottie Barnes won his third gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece.

March 13, 2021: Career-High at ACC Tournament

On March 13, 2021, Scottie Barnes scored a career-high 21 points in a loss to Georgia Tech at the ACC tournament championship.

August 8, 2021: Signed with Toronto Raptors

On August 8, 2021, Scottie Barnes signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors.

2021: College accolades and NBA Draft

In 2021, Scottie Barnes earned third-team all-conference honors in the ACC as a freshman playing college basketball for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 2021 NBA draft.

January 21, 2022: Career-High Points

On January 21, 2022, Scottie Barnes recorded a then career-high 27 points in a win against the Washington Wizards.

November 4, 2022: First Career Triple-Double

On November 4, 2022, Scottie Barnes achieved his first career triple-double with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.

2022: Named NBA Rookie of the Year

In 2022, Scottie Barnes was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.

March 10, 2023: Career-High Points

On March 10, 2023, Scottie Barnes put up a then career-high 32 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 6, 2024: Named NBA All-Star

On February 6, 2024, Scottie Barnes was named as an injury replacement player for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game.

July 8, 2024: Signed Contract Extension with Raptors

On July 8, 2024, Scottie Barnes officially signed a $225 million, 5-year contract extension to remain with the Raptors.

December 3, 2024: Career-High Points

On December 3, 2024, Scottie Barnes put up a career-high 35 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

2024: First NBA All-Star Appearance

In 2024, Scottie Barnes was named to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star appearance.

April 13, 2025: Career-High Points Tied

On April 13, 2025, Scottie Barnes tied his career-high with 35 points in a loss against the San Antonio Spurs.

December 28, 2025: Career-High Rebounds

On December 28, 2025, Scottie Barnes recorded a career-high 25 rebounds, while also securing the seventh triple-double of his career in a victory against the Golden State Warriors.