Former Blue Devil RJ Barrett is no doubt a happy guy today: he is about to sign a large - but not max - extension to remain with the New York Knicks.
Barrett’s four year deal is reportedly worth $120 million, which is $65 million less than a max contract. Nonetheless, it’s still a very healthy deal and, amazingly, it will be the first time they have signed a multi-year rookie extension since former Florida State point guard Charlie Ward did so near the end of the last century. That’s really an indictment of a mismanaged franchise. You wouldn’t see that with Miami, or Portland or San Antonio.