Scottie Barnes is a 6 ‘7’’ tall American Forward who plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He was a promising lottery pick out of Florida State in the 2021 NBA Draft.
The Former Florida State standout had an impactful season since his debut. He has emerged as the two-way wing for the franchise. In his rookie season with the Raptors, Barnes helped the team finish the regular season as a 5th seed in the East with a 48-34 record. He averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while recording 49.2% accuracy from the field including 36.6% from the 3-point line. As a reward, the forward won the NBA Rookie of the Year award outperforming his draft mates Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley.
Many believe that Barnes is the next big player who is on the rise. Thus, the Raptors are aiming to build their roster around the Forward. However, since Kawahi Leonard’s departure, the Team has been in a rebuilding mode.
Barnes, 22, has emerged as a cornerstone player for the franchise through this time. He is the kind of player who wisely uses his size and versatility. The young star is a consistent performer for the team and has the potential to become a perennial All-Star in the coming years.
Scottie Barnes salary
The 22-year-old Raptors guard is set to earn a salary of $8.0 million with the virtue of his multi-year rookie contract. Barnes earned $7.2 million during his rookie season and made a salary of $7.6 million in his sophomore season with the Raptors.
| Seasons | Salary | Team |
| 2021/2022 | $7.2 million | Toronto Raptors |
| 2022/2023 | $7.6 million | Toronto Raptors |
| 2023/2024 | $8.0 million (Team option exercised) | Toronto Raptors |
| 2024/2025 | $10.1 million (Team option exercised) | Toronto Raptors |
| 2025 | Restricted free agent |
Scottie Barnes Contract
After being selected as a fourth overall pick, the Raptors guard signed his rookie contract worth $33 million guaranteed for four years. Additionally, the Raptors have already exercised the team option for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 NBA season thus, making him eligible for the contract extension in the summer of 2024.
Scottie Barnes position
The Raptors’ young star is a versatile two-way wing who can either play at the position of shooting guard or the Forward position.
FAQs
A. The Raptors star is listed as 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm) tall.
A. Scottie Barnes weighs around 102 kg (227 lb).
A. In 2021, the Raptors Forward signed a multi-year deal with the popular footwear and apparel brand Nike.
A. Yes, the 2021 first-round pick started in 76 out of 77 games he played in last season.
A. The Raptors Forward averaged 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game with a field goal of 50.1% over 24 games.
A. On March 10, 2023, Scottie Barnes put up a career-high 32 points against the Los Angeles Lakers.
