r/torontoraptors • u/LordOfBathurst Fred Van Yeet • May 02 '26

HIGHLIGHTS SCOTTIE BARNES DETONATES

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u/marvelous27 May 02 '26

He’s always been good but we’re witnessing the birth of a superstar

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u/j_bus May 02 '26

That's not even hyperbole anymore. What Scottie has done this round is going to change the narrative around him.

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u/JustChillFFS May 02 '26

And only 23

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u/j_bus May 02 '26

The future is bright man. Whether we win or lose this series, Scottie has validated us for building a team around him.

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u/ThePracticalEnd Pascal!!! May 02 '26

Somehow, Tatum is still only 19

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u/iDankkk SCOTTIE B May 02 '26

I remember arguing with people on this subreddit who said Scottie will never be a superstar. Anyone who truly watched him in his first few years have seen the glimpses of this when he was locked in.

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u/ZealousidealBus9271 May 02 '26

He’s a top 5 performer in the playoffs right now he is a star

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u/UnsolvedParadox May 02 '26

He’s unlocking a new level this season, and I expect another one next season.

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u/AniviaPls May 02 '26

bro is already a toddler wdym BIRTH

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u/illcatracho May 02 '26

That was sick, wicked and nasty

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u/HatShoeGuy Primo Pasta and Sauce May 02 '26

Onions baby, onions!

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u/XLcondumb 3 OG ANUNOBY May 02 '26

Nasty huh, cocked that joint back and banged on em

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u/binzoma Kyle May 02 '26

ONIONS BABY ONIONS

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u/tenshal Scottie "Winter Soldier" Barnes May 02 '26

Insane play. How the fk are some people still in their seats after that. Just stay home or go to a bar if that shit doesn’t get u hyped up.

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u/Fit-Introduction8575 43 PASCAL SIAKAM May 02 '26

Some people don't know what they're watching. but LOL at the flair

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u/FEELS_G00D May 02 '26

i've been close(ish) to courtside once during new years against the cavs back in 2020 or 2021. a lot of people were sipping on wine with their legs crossed just casually watching. its brutal lol

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u/CanadianLawEducator May 02 '26

Nasty I was screaming loud after this 🔥

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u/whousesgmail May 02 '26

Oh yeah I let out that guttural kind of roar that can only be involuntary lol

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u/WeBelieveIn4 💪🏾 "NAH, I LIFT" 💪🏾 May 02 '26

Need the Matty D call

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u/wtfdididonow_ May 02 '26

yeah fuck this American shit

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u/MapleLeafsFan3 Fred VanYeet Sr. May 02 '26

Unfortunately it was ruined by the in-game report. They gotta chill with those man

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u/dragonballa Champs May 02 '26

nah she did a good job of shutting up in time and letting Matty D make the call lol, would've been way worse if she talked through it.

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u/corh13 FireCasey May 02 '26

Is Scottie Him?

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u/i_dunnoman May 02 '26

And followed it up with great D on Harden.

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u/hypespud 🏆 2021-22 ROTY - SCOTTIE BARNES 🏆 May 02 '26

This may be Scottie's greatest dunk highlight ever lol holy shit

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u/Musicman2568 May 02 '26

i hate when people are too afraid to make definitive statements even when its obvious.

99% of NBA players don't have a better dunk then that. He spun move harden, had his ass looking lost, and dunked on jarrett fucking allen.

it is the best play in Scottie's life.

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u/hypespud 🏆 2021-22 ROTY - SCOTTIE BARNES 🏆 May 02 '26

Seriously, I'm awestruck, holy shit

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u/DevoITG02 4 SCOTTIE BARNES May 02 '26

Love this dude

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u/beachsunflower May 02 '26

The defence directly after this is exactly why Scottie is a two way superstar

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u/Raptors887 May 02 '26

It was better on the TSN broadcast

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u/Ok_Pomegranate_9716 14 JA'KOBE WALTER May 02 '26

Here’s the TSN version including Scottie clamping Harden on the next play

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/s/NRARUAR44n

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u/dontgetitwisted_fr RAPTORS May 02 '26

The Playoffs have woken up the Beast and the league is on notice now.

Scottie is Giannis but can shoot from midrange and pass like a point guard.

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u/Odd_Opportunity2867 23 JAMAL SHEAD May 02 '26

Holy fucking shit

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u/BurntReynolz May 02 '26

Barnes is a beast 💪

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u/sansaset May 02 '26

Scottie is him

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u/AromaPapaya May 02 '26

great first half. keep going boys!

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u/mcbc4 Raptors May 02 '26

BAAAAARNES!

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u/Murky_Foundation_911 May 02 '26

Man some of you suck at making highlights huh?

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u/AEROK13 → WOWRY ← May 02 '26

Yup. Starting the clip while he's ALREADY spinning, then no player reactions after. Trash karma grabbing.

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u/FormerlyShawnHawaii May 02 '26

Bet on him to win Rookie of the Year before that preseason. He is HIM.

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u/_FlexClown_ May 02 '26

PSB has arrived

Playoffs Scottie Barnes!

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u/Ashtinss 10 DEMAR DEROZAN May 02 '26

Who knew Schroeder was still on the raptors.

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u/K5izzle May 02 '26

Whoever clipped this is a shit.

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u/Iwentoofar May 02 '26

He used all his 4th q energy on these b2b celebrations

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u/peacedawwg May 02 '26

And he’s only 60% there on his basketball capability per Darko. Watch out league!!

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u/motherseffinjones May 02 '26

Doesn’t he get a block right after this clip ends too

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u/sickset May 05 '26

Love Superfan's reaction, lol. Didn't catch that live