SCOTTIE BARNES HAS BEEN ELITE THIS YEAR

HIS STATS SO FAR THIS SEASON

StatisticAverage
Games Played (GP)22
Points (PTS)20.2
Rebounds (REB)7.9
Assists (AST)5.1
Steals (STL)1.4
Blocks (BLK)1.6
Field Goal % (FG%) 51.3
3-Point % (3P%)41.4

DEFENSIVE EXCELLENCE

Stat CategoryKey MetricValue (Approx.)Why it Matters
League RecognitionDefensive Player of the MonthEast (Oct./Nov.)First player in Raptors franchise history to win this award.
Stocks (STL + BLK)Combined Steals & Blocks64 (Tied for NBA-most)Highlights his disruptive, two-way impact across the court
Defensive VolumeBlocks Per Game (BPG)1.6Ranks 12th in the NBA. This is a massive increase from his prior seasons, showcasing his rim protection growth.
Disruptive PlayDeflections Per Game4.0Ranks 4th in the Eastern Conference, indicating high defensive activity and ability to force turnovers.
Clutch Defensive MomentGame-Winning PlayBuzzer-Beater BlockHe sealed the Raptors’ win over the Hornets on Nov. 17th with a clutch block on the final possession.

OFFENSIVE VERSATILITY

Stat CategoryKey MetricValue (Approx.)Why it Matters
All-Around GamePer-Game Averagesapprox 20.2 PTS, 7.9 REB, 5.1 ASTShows his role as the team’s primary scorer, rebounder, and playmaker—the essence of a modern forward.
Efficiency (Shooting)True Shooting % (TS%)approx 60.4Career-High and a massive jump from his previous seasons, indicating he is scoring more points on fewer shots.
Shooting Range3-Point % (3P%)approx 41.4Another Career-High on a career-high volume, transforming him into a legitimate three-level scorer and floor spacer.
Volume & ConsistencyDouble-Doubles10 (in 22 games)Reflects his consistent high-level output in multiple statistical categories, often pairing points with rebounds or assists.
PlaymakingAssist-to-Turnover Ratioapprox 2.22A solid mark for a primary ball-handler who handles high usage, showing control over his playmaking duties.

He is the ONLY player in the NBA to date with 30+ steals and 30+ blocks this season. He is also ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference in deflections per game. His defensive play has been integral to the Raptors’ defense, which has ranked sixth-best in the NBA defensive rating (111.5) during the October/November stretch.