Today, the NBA officially announced a regular season award, which is the Rookie Player of the Year Award.
Toronto Raptors newcomer Scotty Barnes reportedly won the award, which is indeed worth celebrating. This season, Barnes averaged 35.4 minutes per game, contributing 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Barnes was able to win this award, which is indeed a manifestation of strength, because after Siakam returned from injury, Barnes was still able to get enough playing time to play beautiful data.
Compared to other rookies, Barnes is not obvious, and the Raptors are not a high-traffic team. But it is in this environment that Barnes can get a more relaxed growth environment, which allows him to be recognized by the outside world.
Many people are more concerned about Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mobley, because this big man quickly became the main player in the Cavaliers, is one of the three highest in the team's reconstructed frontcourt, and the tactical position is very important. In the Cavaliers, veteran Love had to be turned into a substitute to make room for Mobley.
Barnes doesn't have a clear statistical advantage over Mobley, but his ability to help the Raptors make it to the playoffs is proof of that. A player, no matter how beautiful the data, can not win is useless.
Today the Raptors continued their playoff journey, refusing to sweep at home, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 110-102 to tie the total to 3-1. Barnes scored 6 points and 11 rebounds in the game and still made a very solid contribution. Obviously, this Rookie Player of the Year award is the best affirmation for him, but Barnes still needs to continue to work hard to become a better star.