LeBron has known how 'special' Scottie Barnes is for a while now

LeBron James first saw Scottie Barnes play when the Raptors rookie was in the seventh grade. His reaction? "This kid is going to be special."

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- LeBron, you're obviously a part of a special draft class. What are your impressions of Scottie Barnes and this draft class [INAUDIBLE]?

LEBRON JAMES: I saw Scottie Barnes for the first time in the seventh grade and I told one of my good friends that this kid is going to be special. I've seen his length of his arms and he was playing point guard at his size back then. And I mean, obviously he's still doing it now, he can play multiple positions, but for him to have that size and that ability, I knew he was going to be special and I always talked to my friends about him.

So it's no surprise at what he's doing for me, personally. It could be to some of you guys, but to me, I've been watching him since seventh grade and it's just a beautiful thing to watch. Appreciate it.