EOS Media Availability : Scottie Barnes - April 15, 2024

Scottie Barnes speaks with members of the media on end-of-season media availability day.
#Raptors #TorontoRaptors

[@scottlilly3324]

Loved everything Scottie said. Real growth in the way he speaks and answers these questions.

[@SparklingHarmony]

Can't wait to see Scottie play next season!

[@neapleo]

yessir

[@QuickleySZN178]

yessir

[@valr852]

I’m feeling Scottie’s maturity,so good to hear

[@najirban]

Those who have eyes to see, let them see. Scottie has a light and authenticity to him. I'll continue to enjoy his progression.

[@Htiy]

Man see scottie barnes Man happy

[@cemoorepape4412]

Mad respect 🙏 scottie 🇨🇦 🇯🇲 🇺🇸

[@canadiancowboy2407]

Sheriff 👊

[@Justfranktbh]

About time yall upload these, I’ve been waiting all day smh

[@minnierapos8693]

So proud 9f you Scottie .❤

[@user-yo8qh2kw7d]

Remember when they used to post these with no audio with the questions?

[@gryffinberner]

So much better!

[@diego5125]

Scottie Barnes: "The Next Big Thing"......period...

[@ross_1014]

Garrett Temple is doing wonders for Scottie’s development as a leader

[@michaellewis8879]

Health comes first💪

[@user-vs4qu5pi6g]

Scottie we gon ride and die with you dawg. We know you reppin Tdot and Canada hard

[@DC-sk1vk]

Temple is great vet to be around young BBQ

[@fearless.humility]

Temple: one who is quietly transforming these young athletes into NBA-caliber prodigies with an MBA mindset.

[@dicknijenhuis9894]

Being on the bench has definitely given him more of a coach's perspective.

[@RightyJumpShotTV]

All Star Barnes ⭐️

[@eeriekekashi419]

GROAT

[@Logan69420]

Get Scottie some help

[@jacob24-78]

Heal up get better and another all start year incoming gonna miss you bro 😢

[@oddynuff96]

Scottie will be a better leader than Fred/Pascal.

[@joshuabeauchamp8689]

My ass that's bs Fred and pascal were better. Scottie Barnes is going nowhere

[@TruthLC]

Perennial All-NBA guy when he hits his prime!

[@abecoopa9616]

is it me or does Scottie left hand look swollen?

[@Htiy]

Its cuz of his injury prolly

[@QuickleySZN178]

Yeah it is swollen it even says in the ESPN Raptors depth chart!

[@gryffinberner]

May be body is still growing or maybe he has put on a bit of weight with not playing!

[@abe.247]

It's definitely the injury, hope he has a good and speedy recovery... it will definitely be a stronger hand than before 💪🏽

[@QuickleySZN178]

Same here🙏

[@guy_gaetanodebenedetti8384]

Why are we asking leadership questions to a 22 year old ? Let's let this guy just worry about playing basketball and the better he becomes as a player the better leader he can be . He has never had to lead before and if he did it was on the floor the lead ..

[@DharmYogi]

mvr(most valuable raptor)

[@ljgoalie1]

Dog’s hand looks messed up😢

[@feelsgoodman420]

Hopefully his hand is healing properly. Still looks very swollen

[@user-uh6vc5bi2p]

Let's not waste scottie career.. we want to win Now not later

[@MRBp2024]

Say your impatient. Winning now isn't a must. The idea is to build towards eventually competing & winning. Making sure Raptors are there for the long run & not a 1-2 season thing. Raptors aren't trying to do a Chicago Bulls with older All-stars Demar/Vuc surrounding there younger star (Zac Lavine). The team isn't ready to win soon & aren't trying to rush & become a car crash like the Bulls have been. Raptors would rather look at OKC & how they built around SGA which took time. It took till this season for SGA to have a roster good enough to be near the top of the west. SGA had to sit out late during tanking seasons, eventually they acquired the top tier got draft talents, filling out the starting 5 + the bench. The draft is a shortcut back to the top. If Raptors nail there picks & luck into an All-star or higher calibre talent then there. Scottie, RJ, IQ, Gradey, Ochai is not bad foundation to build on. Especially when 1 or 2 hits on lottery picks can elevate the roster to another level. OKC only had Shai when they started there rebuild in his 3rd NBA season & 2nd season on OKC after they traded CP3. Remember SGA was in playoff his first 2 seasons with Clippers & then as a 5th seed in West with OKC next to CP3. SGA was then in a tanking situation the next 3 seasons. It was only last season when they stopped tanking when they were a play-in team. They still had a top 10 lottery pick just in the last draft. SGA is 25 now, this season being the first season among the top seed in the West & even then OKC aren't proven contenders yet. They have 2 other All-NBA calibre stars in Chet + Jalen Williams next to SGA. Scottie is 22. Jalen Williams is older then Scottie, Williams was a lottery pick from 2023 draft. Jalen Williams is 23, so same age as RJ Barrett. Chet is similar age to Scottie. So the timeline for the Raptors should be preparing the roster, acquiring talent before Scottie is closer to his prime in & around age 25. Raptors can't acquire elite talent unless they hit on there draft picks.

[@Logan69420]

@@MRBp2024 Yeah let's just wait around 5 years or until Scottie becomes a UFA and decides to go home to Florida because management won't get him any help. Great plan.

[@godfreyjohnmaranon7053]

@@Logan69420agree..should be step by step..playoffs will be an achievement for this team next gear..with all the pieces like rj kelly and iq added,a summer training i think will be enough for them to create chemistry..but to think 2 years or more is not what masai wanted..enough for a worst season,and that is this season..

[@vegangrass6606]

ON THE FLOOR 🗣️😂

[@TruePersianPrince]

all i hope next season he plays well. In the second half of the season when OG and Pascal were traded he did not play as good as he did in the first half when the primary defenders were not on him

[@lukephilpott382]

All part of the growth curve. Give him patience and it will pay dividends.

[@vintagepimpage6049]

Good job by barnes today ... he looked at the reporters while speaking , didnt rub his face and mouth every two seconds plus complete sentences....congrats 🎉

[@valr852]

Well first of all he didn’t just finish playing,

[@vintagepimpage6049]

@@valr852 probably the only reason he wasn't acting like a spoiled entitled woman today

[@louissehighlights6783]

@@vintagepimpage6049You’re behaving like a girl actually commenting petty things just trying so hard to criticize Barnes every which way possible. You must be a big fan. 😂

[@jadenpereira5010]

@@louissehighlights6783isn’t the first time he’s done ether

[@Flashback_Jack]

The top of his left hand is swolen as hell. Looks like he damaged himself massively and it doesn't look like it's healing properly.

[@dayagiri9215]

May be in 100 years likes solar eclipse

[@dayagiri9215]

Next season raptors beat Detroit piston and 15 position

[@joshuabeauchamp8689]

I only like the raptors the year they won that was surprising and after that it's not going happen for so many years now. Chance of another championship. Their terrible I hope they get better I pay money for this channel

[@dustingiroux5240]

You're not paying for KZbin buddy. Quit your yapping 😂

[@Swissshh]

Shoulda tanked for 👽 Your season is over in April ...again💀 raptors are a joke 😂

[@iamrel8620]

3 classmates & 5 teachers back then?? 😂😂😂😂

[@vintagepimpage6049]

We need a vet on his last year who used to be that guy ...to at least try and help scottie but temple was never that guy

[@vintagepimpage6049]

Best move ...extend him ...then trade him to get RJ n IQ some help from a proven leader

[@HiAmDerks]

I hope your cte clears Prayers up I hope you get the help you need 🙏

[@vintagepimpage6049]

@@HiAmDerks I hope u also manage to have those bruises heal up on ur knees ...scottie fan girl

[@louissehighlights6783]

@@vintagepimpage6049 You clown still alive?

[@gryffinberner]

Nope. Keep him 10 years!

[@HiAmDerks]

@@vintagepimpage6049 i think your cte is getting worse, prayers up 😢hope you get better soon i guess 🤷‍♂

[@OMEGAMUNOZ88888]

Scottie Barnes, Bright future and amongst the top 10 greatest of all-time. Ochai the David Robinson of the Raptors if he chooses to keep going. RJ & IQ, Batman & Robin. Poeltl & Ollie the twin towers in a different shade of white and ready to fight and rebound as they have. Gravey Dick, just simmering and in the corner lashing some three's, kid your game has improved and is only gonna get better. Trent Jr. the dude that I've always had faith in, no matter is ups and downs, why? cause the soldier is always bringing the effort. Koloko? didn't see him this year but what I saw was drive and dedication. The rest that I have not mentioned are all pieces that make up the Toronto Raptors are not not ever to be overlooked, cause it is the team effort that "Wins" games. When you respect each other, when you help each other up and get up again and again, is when one day the effort will be evident to how you've all grown through your effort(s) for the the portrait of the picture you want & wish to paint in Toronto Raptors colors. Let's Go Raptors Let's Go!!! Every practice shot counts no matter what you say or think, why? cause you learn how you feel when your rested and you know what effort it takes when your exhaust after multiple competitors. Some road trips are 5-6 games within 10-12 days. There are some many variables that at a young age you just might not realize or be aware of. But remember that the greats seldomly won championships in there first 3-5 years in the NBA, unless surrounded by an all-star squad. Big Ups, Keep tha Grind On & stay healthy & strong.