NBA Rookie Ladder: Where does Raptors star Scottie Barnes rank?

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TORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 5: Evan Mobley #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is guarded by Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) /

2. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. PF. Cleveland Cavaliers. Evan Mobley. player. 156

Mobley was billed as a rare prospect due to his combination of defensive versatility, ball-handling for a player his size, and offensive potential. Alongside Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen in an ultra-big lineup, Mobley has been a transformational piece for Cleveland.

The Cavs look like a team that could contend for a playoff spot this season, and Mobley being able to defend point guards and centers while flashing plus interior finishing on the other end is a huge reason why. If anyone in Cleveland had doubts about this pick, they are long gone.

NBA Rookie Ladder: Evan Mobley is slightly behind Scottie Barnes.

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. SF. Toronto Raptors. Scottie Barnes. 1. player. 81

Mobley has been pretty impressive as he starts his career in the NBA, but given how Barnes has a very slight rebounding and scoring edge, he’ll get the top spot on this list for now. For someone who was advertised as a raw offensive player coming out of college, Barnes has managed to become a solid role player.

Barnes’ transformation from offensive question mark to two-way stud who has often been Toronto’s best player in a given game has been fun to watch. With Nick Nurse coaching him up, Barnes’ ceiling is only going to keep improving.

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