Three years into his career and RJ Barrett is still overlooked. In fact, his stock is dropping according to the basketball writers at ESPN. Mike Schmitz, Kevin Pelton, and Bobby Marks put together a 25 under 25 list for the Worldwide Leader.
There wasn’t a single New York Knick on the list, not even Barrett. He didn’t make the list last year either, but he received two top 25 votes. Schmitz, Pelton, and Marks all left Barrett off the list this year.
Here’s this year’s ESPN’s NBA 25 under 25:
- Luka Doncic — Mavericks
- Jayson Tatum — Celtics
- Ja Morant — Grizzlies
- Trae Young — Hawks
- LaMelo Ball — Hornets
- Cade Cunningham — Pistons
- Zion Williamson — Pelicans
- Bam Adebayo — Heat
- Darius Garland — Cavaliers
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — Thunder
- Anthony Edwards — Timberwolves
- Brandon Ingram — Pelicans
- Scottie Barnes — Raptors
- Tyrese Haliburton — Pacers
- Evan Mobley — Cavaliers
- Miles Bridges — Hornets
- Desmond Bane — Grizzlies
- Jarrett Allen — Cavaliers
- Deandre Ayton — Suns
- Tyler Herro — Heat
- Jalen Green — Rockets
- De’Aaron Fox — Kings
- John Collins — Hawks
- Tyrese Maxey — 76ers
- Jaren Jackson Jr.