Ranking Top 5 Rookies From 2021 NBA Draft Early In Season

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1. Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes has been on a tear. The Toronto Raptors drafted the Florida State product over Jalen Suggs and it is looking like the right choice. Barnes just completed another monster week and is continuing to do special things for the Raptors.

Barnes recently became the youngest Raptor since Tracy McGrady to put up at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a game. The game against the Nets when he logged 23 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.

On the year, Barnes is contributing 15.6 points and 8.3 rebounds. He is shooting 35.6% from three-point range and is athletic as they come.

Barnes knows how to use his length and athleticism on both ends of the floor. The Raptors are using their power forward in different ways and his versatility shows.

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Toronto made the right call on draft night as Barnes has looked like the top rookie in the league to this point.

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