Scottie Barnes In Top Physical Shape
7 months agoToronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes "feels good" after doing much more running this summer to improve his conditioning, per beat reporter Josh Lewenberg. Barnes says that he's also added nine pounds of muscle and weighs 240 pounds for the first time in his life. That should stimulate the fantasy hype machine a bit more during this draft season after the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year didn't take the step forward in 2022-23 some may have anticipated. With Toronto letting Fred VanVleet walk away during free agency, Barnes could spend more time with the ball in his hands this year than he has up until this point. The 22-year-old's defensive versatility already enabled to defend all five positions well, so any added strength could help him finish at the rim more effectively. Barnes is filled with upside as a top-50 pick.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
Source: Josh Lewenberg