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 an American professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors. He played college basketball at Florida State, earning all-conference honors before being drafted fourth overall by the Raptors in the 2021 NBA draft. Barnes was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022. In 2024, Barnes was selected as an NBA All-Star for the first time and became the first member of his draft class to achieve this honor. In 2026, Barnes was selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time.

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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 the Raptors

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

2021: All-Conference Honors and NBA Draft Selection

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

2021: End of Season Averages

In 2021, Scottie Barnes ended the season averaging 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and .7 blocks per game.

January 21, 2022: Career-High Points

On January 21, 2022, Scottie Barnes recorded a then career-high 27 points in a win over 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: 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 as All-Star Replacement

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

July 8, 2024: Signed Contract Extension

On July 8, 2024, Scottie Barnes officially signed a $225 million, 5-year contract extension with the Raptors, potentially reaching $270 million with supermax requirements.

December 3, 2024: Career-High Points

On December 3, 2024, Scottie Barnes put up a career-high 35 points, along with nine rebounds and six assists in a win over the Indiana Pacers.

2024: NBA All-Star Selection

In 2024, Scottie Barnes was named to the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star appearance and making him the first member of the NBA 2021 draft class to be named an All-Star.

April 13, 2025: Tied Career-High Points

On April 13, 2025, Scottie Barnes tied his career-high with 35 points, along with 11 rebounds and 8 assists 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 posting 23 points and 10 assists, securing the seventh triple-double of his career in a victory against the Golden State Warriors.

2025: Contract Extension Begins

In 2025, Scottie Barnes' contract extension will officially begin.

February 1, 2026: Named to Second All-Star Game

On February 1, 2026, Scottie Barnes was named to his second All-Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve.

2026: Second NBA All-Star Selection

In 2026, Scottie Barnes was selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time.

2026: Contract Extension

In 2026, Scottie Barnes' contract extension will officially begin, after his first contract expires, and would run until the 2029–2030 NBA season.

2029: Contract Extension Runs Until

In 2029, Scottie Barnes' contract extension would officially begin in the 2025–2026 season after his first contract expires, and would run until the 2029–2030 NBA season.

2030: Contract Extension Runs Until

In 2030, Scottie Barnes' contract extension would officially begin in the 2025–2026 season after his first contract expires, and would run until the 2029–2030 NBA season.