Scottie Barnes did more than show up at the Toronto Raptors’ Halloween party over the weekend - he put on a show.
With the regular season about to begin on Wednesday, the Raptors marked the occasion with their annual Halloween gathering, and plenty of players leaned into the holiday. But based on what surfaced on social media from players and their partners, Barnes was the night’s standout.
The two-time NBA All-Star arrived dressed in what appeared to be a colonial-era George Washington costume, paired with girlfriend Alyssa Rae Holmes, and then took the mic for karaoke in front of teammates. The 6-foot-8 forward sang Justin Bieber’s 2012 hit "Boyfriend," all while dancing around the room in full founding-father mode. Holmes posted a short clip of the performance to Instagram.
Barnes was not the only one willing to perform.
Raptors rookie Nate Bittle may have taken the top spot for the night’s best song choice and outfit combination. The 6-foot-11 center dressed as a very large baby and sang Vanessa Carlton’s "A Thousand Miles."
A karaoke classic.
There was no sign that the Raptors’ newest addition, Kawhi Leonard, was there for the festivities. Even with his "Fun Guy" nickname, it’s hard to imagine him as much of a Halloween-party regular.
The Raptors will be in Los Angeles on Halloween itself, but Toronto fans still get their own slice of the celebration. The team’s annual Halloween game is set for Oct. 28 against the Orlando Magic, and fans are being encouraged to come dressed in costume.
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