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 for the Toronto Raptors. After a year of college basketball at Florida State where he earned all-conference honors, he was drafted fourth overall by the Raptors in 2021. Barnes was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2022. He achieved his first NBA All-Star selection in 2024, making him the first from his draft class to do so. He was selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time in 2026.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1999: Vince Carter wins Rookie of the Year

In 1999, Vince Carter won the NBA Rookie of the Year award, making Scottie Barnes the first Raptor to win the award in 23 years since Carter.

October 14, 2019: Commitment to Florida State

On October 14, 2019, Scottie Barnes announced his commitment to play college basketball for Florida State University, choosing them over offers from Kentucky, Miami (Florida), Oregon, and others.

March 13, 2021: Career-High Points in 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: Signing with the Raptors

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

2021: NBA Season Performance and Playoff Spot

During the 2021 NBA season, Scottie Barnes started all 74 games, averaging 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists, leading the Raptors to the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference for a direct playoff spot.

2021: College and NBA Draft

In 2021, Scottie Barnes earned third-team all-conference honors in the Atlantic Coast Conference (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 27 Points Against Wizards

On January 21, 2022, Scottie Barnes recorded a then career-high 27 points, along with eight rebounds, in a 109–105 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 111–110 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 32 Points Against Lakers

On March 10, 2023, Scottie Barnes scored a then career-high 32 points in a 122–112 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.

February 6, 2024: Named to NBA All-Star Game

On February 6, 2024, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver named Scottie Barnes as an injury replacement for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game, following injuries to Julius Randle and Joel Embiid, marking Barnes' first appearance in the event.

July 8, 2024: Contract Extension with Raptors

On July 8, 2024, Scottie Barnes officially signed a $225 million, 5-year contract extension to remain with the Toronto Raptors, which could potentially reach $270 million. Barnes became the highest paid player in franchise history.

December 3, 2024: Career-High 35 Points Against Pacers

On December 3, 2024, Scottie Barnes achieved a career-high 35 points, along with nine rebounds and six assists, in a 122–111 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

2024: First NBA All-Star Game Appearance

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 his draft class to achieve this honor.

April 13, 2025: Tied Career-High 35 Points Against Spurs

On April 13, 2025, Scottie Barnes tied his career-high with 35 points, also recording 11 rebounds and 8 assists, in a 125–118 loss against the San Antonio Spurs.

December 28, 2025: Career-High 25 Rebounds and Triple-Double

On December 28, 2025, Scottie Barnes recorded a career-high 25 rebounds, along with 23 points and 10 assists, achieving the seventh triple-double of his career in a 141–127 overtime win against the Golden State Warriors.