Scottie Barnes Achieves Rare Defensive Feat for Raptors

Raptors star becomes first player since 2018-19 to record 100+ steals and 100+ blocks in a season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:49am

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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has become the first player since Andre Drummond in the 2018-19 season to record over 100 steals and 100 blocks in a single NBA season. Barnes reached this impressive defensive milestone in the Raptors' 139-87 blowout win over the Orlando Magic, where he finished with 23 points, 13 assists, and 5 rebounds.

Why it matters

Achieving 100+ steals and 100+ blocks in a season is an extremely rare feat, showcasing Barnes' elite two-way impact and defensive prowess. This performance strengthens his case for Defensive Player of the Year consideration as he continues to anchor the Raptors' stifling defense.

The details

Barnes recorded 3 steals in the win over the Magic, officially pushing him over the 100-steal mark for the season. He joins former Raptors player Oliver Miller (1995-96) as the only other player in franchise history to reach this defensive milestone.

  • Scottie Barnes reached the 100+ steals and 100+ blocks mark on March 30, 2026.

The players

Scottie Barnes

A star forward for the Toronto Raptors who is having an outstanding defensive season, becoming the first player since 2018-19 to record over 100 steals and 100 blocks in a single campaign.

Andre Drummond

The last NBA player to achieve the 100+ steals and 100+ blocks feat, doing so during the 2018-19 season.

Oliver Miller

The only other Toronto Raptors player to record over 100 steals and 100 blocks in a single season, accomplishing this in the 1995-96 campaign.

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What’s next

Barnes will look to continue his dominant defensive play as the Raptors push for a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Scottie Barnes' historic defensive season has cemented his status as one of the NBA's premier two-way players and a leading candidate for Defensive Player of the Year honors.