Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic was hoping he will have two All-Stars this year, but the NBAannouncement for reserves confirmed only Scottie Barnes made it to the All-Star Game. Brandon Ingram, their top scorer, was left out.
Sentimental Raptors fans still have a lot to cheer for though, as their history is well-represented. Two former Raptors were also named to the festivities, so much so that even Fred VanVleet felt excited about it.
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“Norm Pskills and Scottie in the allstar game,” VanVleet wrote on X, along with fire emojis. He was referring to former Raptors players Norman Powell and Pascal Siakam, as well as Barnes.
Former Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam celebrates with then-teammate Fred VanVleet.Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
(Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)
VanVleet won the 2019 title alongside Powell and Siakam. They also went through tough battles together before they had a franchise-changing player in Kawhi Leonard, who led Toronto to its first-ever championship.
Powell, making his All-Star Game debut at 32 years old, has gone through three teams since leaving the Raptors in 2021. He is the Miami Heat‘s top scorer this season with 23 points per game.
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Siakam, the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals MVP, earned his fourth All-Star selection. The Indiana Pacers are not doing particularly well due to injuries, but Spicy P continues to perform at a high level, averaging 23.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
For what it’s worth, Siakam was watching as the All-Star reserves were announced. Sure enough, it’s safe to say that he and VanVleet are on the same page about the mini reunion.
The NBA All-Star Game will take place on Feb. 15 at Intuit Dome, home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Feb 2, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.