History of Scottie Barnes in Timeline
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.
1 day ago : Scottie Barnes critiques Raptors' performance while Cavaliers struggle to match his skill.
Scottie Barnes expressed disappointment with the Raptors' performance. The Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling to find a player capable of guarding Barnes, highlighting his impact on the game and the Cavaliers' defensive woes.
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.
August 1, 2001: Scottie Barnes Jr. Born
On August 1, 2001, Scottie Wayne Barnes Jr. was born.
2002: Voting Format in NBA
In 2002, the NBA introduced the current voting format, and Scottie Barnes achieved the smallest voting margin in 19 years when he won Rookie of the Year.
2017: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship Gold Medal
In 2017, Scottie Barnes won a gold medal with the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Formosa, Argentina, where he averaged 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.4 steals per game.
2018: FIBA Under-17 World Cup Gold Medal
In 2018, Scottie Barnes averaged 9.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game at the FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Argentina, capturing another gold medal with the United States.
August 5, 2019: Move to Montverde Academy
On August 5, 2019, Scottie Barnes announced his transfer to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, to play his senior season alongside top recruits Cade Cunningham and Day'Ron Sharpe.
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.
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, averaging 9.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
2020: High Ranking in Recruiting Class
In 2020, Scottie Barnes was considered the fourth-best player in the recruiting class by ESPN and the highest-ranked power forward by ESPN and Rivals.
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.
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.
2025: Start of Contract Extension
In 2025, Scottie Barnes' contract extension with the Raptors 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 in his career.
2026: Contract Extension with Raptors
In 2026, Scottie Barnes' contract extension with the Raptors will be in place.
2029: Contract Extension with Raptors
In 2029, Scottie Barnes' contract extension with the Raptors will be in place.
2030: End of Contract Extension
In 2030, Scottie Barnes' contract extension with the Raptors will end.
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