Toronto Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic called it from the start when he said Scottie Barnes is going to be an all-star and now, fans are celebrating his new career milestone.
On Tuesday, the forward guard was named as one of two injury replacements for the upcoming NBA All-Star Game.
He, along with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, will replace Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid and New York Knicks forward Julius Randle.
Barnes is averaging career highs of 20.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.48 blocks and 1.24 steals in 35.3 minutes in 50 games. This marks the first time the 22-year-old has been named an all-star.
In addition, he has set a career high of 95 three-pointers made in a season and is shooting a career-high 36.5 per cent from three-point range.
According to the NBA, he will join Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only NBA players to have at least 1,000 points, 400 rebounds, 250 assists, 50 blocks and 50 steals this season.
In response, some fans are ecstatic about the news and are even referencing Rajakovic for manifesting it.
The All-Star game will be played on Feb. 18 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, home of the Indiana Pacers.
