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NBA GMs leave New York Knicks’ RJ Barrett off Rookie of the Year poll

The New York Knicks are coming into the 2019-20 season with a chip on their shoulder after whiffing in free agency. Not to mention, RJ Barrett could have something to prove to the general managers around the league.

In NBA.com’s annual GM poll, Barrett received no votes in the Rookie of the Year category. Additionally, no GM voted for Barrett to be the best rookie in five years.

To be fair, Zion Williamson took home 68% of the vote in each category. If his preseason play is any indication, Williamson will run away with the Rookie of the Year race no matter how well Barrett plays.