Scottie Barnes Has Strong Reaction to NBA All-Defensive First Team Snub
Summary
Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors was not named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, instead making the Second Team. Barnes expressed surprise about the decision after a strong defensive season, while Victor Wembanyama was the only unanimous First Team pick.Key Facts
- Scottie Barnes was left off the NBA All-Defensive First Team and placed on the Second Team.
- The First Team included Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Rudy Gobert, Ausar Thompson, and Derrick White.
- Barnes averaged 7.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game this season.
- Barnes had a defensive rating tied for fourth-best in the league at 110.1.
- Barnes received 42 first-place votes and 46 second-place votes in the All-Defensive Team voting.
- Derrick White, who made the First Team, had fewer Defensive Player of the Year points than Barnes.
- Victor Wembanyama won Defensive Player of the Year unanimously.
- Barnes was an NBA All-Star for the second time and helped lead the Raptors to the playoffs.
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