Reminder that Chet, Duren, and Jalen Johnson made All-NBA over Scottie Barnes.
They proceeded to shit the bed in the playoffs while Scottie averaged 24/8/6 against 3 all stars and took them to 7.
SGA back-to-back MVP notes, per ESPN Research:
- No. 1 seed, NBA-high 64 wins, despite third-most team games missed due to injuries
- First player to win consecutive MVPs since Nikola Jokic in 2020-21 and 2021-22 and the first guard to win consecutive MVPs since Stephen Curry in 2014-15 and 2015-16
- First guard to average 30 points and 55% shooting in a season in NBA history
- Joined Michael Jordan as the only players to average 30 points, 5 assists and 50% shooting in 4 consecutive seasons in league history
- Did not score below 20 points in any game all season. He is the third player to score 20+ points in every game in a season, joining Wilt Chamberlain (1961-62, 1963-64) and Elgin Baylor (1961-62)
- +788 on the season, more than 100 points better than the next closest player in Victor Wembanyama (+682)
Scottie Barnes this season:
— 18/8/6/1/2
— 2nd in stocks
— All-Star
— Top 5 in DPOY voting
The first player in the 2020s with 100+ steals and 100+ blocks in a season.
The Toronto Raptors have a great future. Scottie Barnes is a top-15 player. Collin Murray-Boyles was a great pick and a stud.
Salute to them on a great season 🫡