Making the case: Scottie Barnes as Defensive Player of the Year - Raptors Republic
DPOY him.
How legitimate is Scottie Barnes case to win DPOY?
Turns out… very.
Went through all the numbers + looked at the other candidates 👇🏼
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The Only NBA Team Better Without Their "Superstar"...
We were always planning to release this @justesbaraheni.bsky.social video today. Chose the topic a couple weeks ago when it appeared Trae's days in ATL might be numbered by the trade deadline. Then, Es and our crew did all the work.
Then, we got lucky
Anyway, enjoy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmnA...
08.01.2026 19:18 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Will Giannis stay in Milwaukee?
The Athletic’s NBA podcast talks about Renee Good up top and before going to break tells listeners that we’re all in this together and we’re all we’ve got. Very nice to hear.
09.01.2026 14:22 — 👍 106 🔁 13 💬 3 📌 2
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Immanuel Quickley GAME WINNER vs Hornets | RJ Barrett's HOT Fourth Quarter | Full Film Analysis
BANG. BANG. BANG.
youtu.be/ID4Qx9t3Uc8?...
08.01.2026 04:39 — 👍 10 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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How the Lakers Win With Only One (unstoppable) Play
The Lakers score more efficiently in the pick-and-roll than any team in the NBA.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have made them impossible to guard.
My latest video for @theathletic.com:
youtu.be/ulceItTUmrU?...
22.12.2025 18:05 — 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
This game has been awesome. Enjoy it folks. It's playoff hoops.
10.12.2025 02:27 — 👍 13 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
Brandon Ingram
Scottie Barnes
Jakob Poeltl
Ochai Agbaji
Jamal Shead
^ Starters
10.12.2025 01:12 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 2
Santa is here to respect the Cup
10.12.2025 00:19 — 👍 29 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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How did the Clippers get here? | Morning Shoot Around
Going live with @andrewschlecht.bsky.social @zenakeita.bsky.social @justesbaraheni.bsky.social to talk about all the mess.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UnGS...
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I was told LeBron James couldn't pass
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YouTube video by Raptors Republic
Jakob Poeltl Leads Raptors to BIG Victory Over Indiana Pacers
The Raptors have more success with their transitional lineups than their starters.
Why? It’s a matter of spacing.
Recap + going in detail 👇🏼 youtu.be/poqU2HqFwuE?...
16.11.2025 04:52 — 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Scottie Barnes DOMINATES As Raptors Crush Cavs
Scottie Barnes puts up another masterclass in the Raptors win over the Cavs.
youtu.be/0hzMPI6jy44?...
14.11.2025 04:50 — 👍 21 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
Play. Jamison. Battle.
Attacks the closeout... relocates... splashes a three.
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Oh man I am ashamed of myself
31.10.2025 13:43 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
If you had Ryan Rollins vs Ajay Mitchell for the Most Improved race this season — go buy a lottery ticket
31.10.2025 02:33 — 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Kind of a funny and ludicrous stat:
Victor Wembanyama currently has more total blocks to start the season than 10 teams in the NBA.
31.10.2025 02:11 — 👍 16 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Raptors give up 139 points to the Rockets. Second time they've given up 139 in 5 games.
Their defense is allowing 127.8 points per game.
Atrocious defense.
30.10.2025 01:01 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1
The Rockets have 11 offensive rebounds, the Raptors have 13 TOTAL rebounds.
The only reason they're in this game is because they're shooting 12/21 from three.
Rockets put up 70 points at halftime. The Raptors have give up an average of 63 points at half to start the year.
29.10.2025 23:45 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Brandon Ingram is 7/7 from the field for 18 points -- just absolutely cooking on offense
29.10.2025 23:35 — 👍 14 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
This is what the Rockets do.
8 offensive rebounds leading to 10 second chance points.
They bludgeon you on the glass. Makes it harder to run in transition also.
29.10.2025 23:26 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Collin Murray-Boyles will make his first career start tonight vs the massive Rockets.
No Poeltl (back tightness)
Starters:
Immanuel Quickley
RJ Barrett
Brandon Ingram
Scottie Barnes
CMB
29.10.2025 22:11 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
James Harden is absolutely frying the Warriors right now.
20 points at halftime, including this
29.10.2025 04:12 — 👍 34 🔁 4 💬 7 📌 0
Tyrese Maxey's 150 points through 4 games are the most to start a season by a Sixers player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1966.
29.10.2025 01:53 — 👍 97 🔁 16 💬 3 📌 3
Jakob Poeltl is DOUBTFUL for Wednesday’s Raptors game with lower back tightness.
He missed a few pre-season games with lower back soreness + left Spurs game early for that reason and hasn’t looked himself.
28.10.2025 20:12 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
YouTube video by Raptors Republic
Collin Murray-Boyles BRILLIANT In Raptors Loss To Wembanyama's Spurs
Broke down Collin Murray-Boyles highlights at 3am last night because I am a sick, sick man.
On an impressive rookie performance and why he’s important to everything 👇🏼
youtu.be/Rrgqmmj7mPE?...
28.10.2025 14:08 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Insane.
28.10.2025 04:24 — 👍 50 🔁 8 💬 2 📌 2
The Bulls are the fun, fast-paced, ludicrous team that I thought the Raptors could be.
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