"Scottie Barnes was probably already a longshot to make an All-NBA team, but after Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic both won their cases against the NBA, Barnes now feels like an ultra-longshot."
"The NBA's 65-game threshold lasted exactly zero years before players found a way around it. Plenty of guys forced themselves to play 65, only to be told that it doesn't actually matter as much as the league claimed it did."
"Barnes almost looked like a lock for All-NBA in the first few months of the season, but after the All-Star break, his production dipped. He still had a sublime season overall, but finishing out the year playing more like a good player than a superstar didn't help his case."
"All-Defense is still a near guarantee, obviously, and first-team should be in the cards. That, paired with an All-Star berth and the most wins in five years makes this season still feel like a huge success for the franchise cornerstone."
Scottie Barnes was initially a contender for an All-NBA team but now faces long odds after Cade Cunningham and Luka Doncic secured their spots. The NBA's 65-game threshold was ineffective, as players found ways around it, undermining the significance of games played. Despite Barnes' strong season, his performance declined after the All-Star break, impacting his All-NBA candidacy. However, he remains a strong candidate for All-Defense and has had a successful season overall, with hopes for a playoff series win enhancing the franchise's success.
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