Raptors' Scottie Barnes Blown Away By The 'Mad Love' He's Received From NBA Fans In Canada

Danielle Michaud caught up with Raptors 2021 first round pick Scottie Barnes, to discuss the "mad love" he's received from Canadians since being drafted, his first impressions of Toronto, and what he plans to bring in his first season with the club.
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[albertbrake]

Let's support SB through his ups and downs. Let's first enjoy watching him grow into a superstar and take it from there.

[SS-pxrs]

This guy has superstar written all over him! Raps future in good hands

[BrokeredHeart]

I read his essay in the Player Tribune - he's a fan favorite for me, and if his game matches his enthusiasm off the court, he's going to be the best rookie out of the entire draft. Can't wait to get me some tix to a game at HOME. We can FINALLY cheer these guys on in person again!

[michelletusek]

Great addition the the Raptor family. You will do great things here. Welcome to Canada!!!!

[Fhomie]

I've never heard Nick speak so confident and highly about a new player even to the point of saying he's going to get a lot of playing time without him even playing a pre-season game. Clearly Scottie is that dude, Plus he's a Yaaadie or at least his grandma is. Welcome to Toronto.

[Iselas]

I want to support this guy through thick and thin, he seems like a good dude and we fans have to lift him up when he needs us not tear him down.

[TruePersianPrince]

Vibe is good. Looking forward to see the effort. I want to see him and OG have a conversation

[RuskiVodkaaaa]

I love this dude so much, one huge difference I noticed between Scottie and Jalen Suggs is the personalities and energy. Suggs just seems so boring and not happy to be in Orlando but Barns is amazing, his energy is unmatched. This dude has a super bright future ahead.

[mobynic]

Well spoken young man Freddies excellence rubbing off on em already

[EpirotKing_GeorgeK]

Kid is fearless. He's gonna be very special for this team for years to come.

[Sardonac]

So excited to see him play live! Great vibes

[ranga.]

This dude brings a smile to my face. Let’s go!

[segagenesis]

I am so ecstatic to have Scotty Barnes in Toronto. He has a good attitude and his responses to the questions posed shows his maturity. He has a bright future with the Raptors and I hope that he becomes a long standing leader for the organization! All the best Scotty!

[shayansyed]

Scottie "I would say" Barnes 🐐

[beawakening]

For a 20 Yrs old he speaks very mature looks more older and we will love him through the ups and downs

[cfyves]

Can't wait for the regular season to start. Welcome aboard Scottie! Glad to have you!

[thetruthhurts]

Very likeable guy... love the fact that he was so excited at the draft when they announced the fact that he was drafted by the raptors... usually players don't like playing here for some reason... he's a raptors legend already

[MitchPyroisBSS]

We all wanted suggs but barnes personality won us over

[limitlessidiot]

Seems like a kid with a bright future. If he stays humble he’ll be great.

[TheAstraeuss]

He's one of those people that's infectious, I just automatically smile when he talks.