Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic is treating Scottie Barnes like his Michael Jordan—calling him the heart of the team and crediting him for making his coaching job easier and the Raptors into Eastern Conference contenders. Barnes, a two-time All-Star who played 80 games and led Toronto to the fifth seed, is seen as the cornerstone of their future. With big moves in progress—including a pending Kawhi Leonard trade and additions like Kyle Anderson—the Raptors are building for now, with Rajakovic convinced Barnes elevates everyone around him.

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