"It takes effort, a lot of times you see with younger players they take a few plays off defensively, because they want to save it all for the offensive end, cause unfortuanetly many people judge them based upon their statistical offensive numbers rather than the entirity, totality of their game."
"I think having Brandon Ingram in the lineup with him has taken a little bit of the pressure offensively off of Scottie in terms of scoring because I think he's a guy that's comfortable being a playmaker and being a servant for others. I'm really impressed with him as a player, to me he's an all-star and no doubt about it, I think he can be an all-defensive player as well."
"He joined us from Indy to chat about the growth of Scottie Barnes, his beloved Bills, his one time trying espresso and much more#Raptors #Pacers #NBA #hello #BillsMafia ...- Off The Roster (@OffTheRosterPod) January 14, 2026"
Scottie Barnes has developed into a strong two-way player with notable defensive improvement this season. Defensive gains are attributed to consistent effort and avoiding occasional defensive lapses common among younger players. Brandon Ingram's presence in the lineup has reduced Barnes's offensive scoring pressure, allowing him to embrace playmaking and serve teammates. Barnes is regarded as an All-Star-caliber player with the potential to earn All-Defensive honors. The Raptors were in Indiana for a game against the Pacers. Other topics mentioned included the Buffalo Bills' playoff run, a personal espresso anecdote, and humorous reflections about Darko.
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