Scottie Barnes announced himself to everyone who had been overlooking the young Raptors star with an outstanding playoff run. “Barnes was one of the last players to make my preliminary roster in February, and he’s on firmer footing now,” Kram wrote. Both takes highlight Barnes’ standing as one of the best two-way players in the game and a still rising young star—something the Raptors are already well aware of. Next season should only solidify Barnes’ standing as a Team USA hopefulBarnes has been named an All-Star twice already and made the All-Defensive Second Team this year. That versatility isn’t easy to find, and would allow Barnes to seamlessly fit in on a star-studded team.