Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors has been selected for the NBA All-Star game, becoming the ninth player in the franchise's history to receive this honor. Barnes has had an impressive season, with notable performances including 32 PTS, 14 REB, 7 AST in one game and 31 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST in another. The Timberwolves organization and Chris Finch have also been congratulated for their achievements in the NBA. Meanwhile, a throwback to Michael Jordan's exceptional 1987/88 season, where he achieved MVP, DPOY, and All-Star Game MVP, has been shared, along with his outstanding game statistics. The Raptors have expressed their congratulations and excitement over Barnes' selection for the All-Star game.
This Day In 1988: MJ’s Foul Line Dunk to win the Slam Dunk Contest. Love everything about the ticket that day. @PSAcard has graded only 75. https://t.co/vyZP3x9LG0
The Raptors congratulating Scottie Barnes on his first All-Star selection. 🥹 (🎥: @Raptors / IG) https://t.co/btQnRWAEWJ
The Raptors reaction to finding out Scottie Barnes made the All-Star team 🙌 (via @Raptors) https://t.co/P2FKSesKDz
Congrats to Scottie Barnes on making his first NBA All-Star game! Some of his GMS this season 32 PTS, 14 REB, 7 AST 31 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST 30 PTS, 10 REB, 7 3PT 29 PTS, 9 REB, 5 STL 22 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST, 6 BLK 30 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST, 5 3PT, 3 BLK, 3 STL https://t.co/dc5ySmNIXd
Michael Jordan's 87/88 Season MVP DPOY All-Star Game MVP 82 GMS 40.4 MPG (NBA High) 35 PTS (NBA High) 3.2 STL (NBA High) 1.6 BLK 5.9 AST 5.5 REB 54% FG 59 PTS, 78%FG 52 PTS, 65% FG 44 PTS, 9 AST, 5 BLK, 5 STL 32 PTS, 10 STL in 27 MINS https://t.co/zIudTh4Zrc https://t.co/k0MjeOmeni
a blast from the past (uh, 2022) on first-time all-star scottie barnes https://t.co/IclWTDIbz8
Scottie Barnes becomes the ninth player in Toronto Raptors franchise history to earn an NBA All-Star selection. https://t.co/M2iDn8sj4N
Congrats, Scottie Barnes. #NBAAllStar2024
Congrats to Chris Finch and the Timberwolves organization! 👏 #NBAAllStar #NBAX https://t.co/uiI0yypeVN