"Scottie Barnes' development has not been linear. After winning Rookie of the Year, he didn't improve much in year two. Then, in year three, he made a leap, earning his first All-Star nod. Then, last year was another step back. His efficiency was down, the team was not good, and there wasn't much consistency. He didn't look like someone coming off the best season of their career."
"For Barnes to be the franchise-saving talent that he's teased fans of being to this point, the onus might fall on him to become the connector for making a bunch of good players into a good team. He, in theory, is a two-way force, both the team's leading scorer, its best playmaker, and its vocal leader on defense."
Scottie Barnes' development has been uneven, with notable highs and setbacks across his first four seasons. After winning Rookie of the Year he stagnated in year two, improved to earn an All-Star nod in year three, then regressed last season with lower efficiency and inconsistent play. The Raptors have looked disjointed integrating Brandon Ingram, despite solid individual statistics from core players. Barnes can serve as a two-way connector as the leading scorer, primary playmaker, and vocal defensive leader, but he needs a jump in shooting efficiency and consistency to elevate the team.
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