No matter what the Toronto Raptors end up doing over the course of the 2023-24 season, one constant that will overshadow all of their doings is the fact that Scottie Barnes will be on this roster for the long haul due to his status as the team’s de facto franchise player.
With questions about the long-term future of Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, the Raptors seem to be doubling down on Barnes and what he brings to the table. While his scoring flatlined last year, his playmaking and defense both took steps in the right direction.