The New York Knicks have big plans for RJ Barrett. Selected with the third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Barrett represents the orange and blue’s highest draft selection since Patrick Ewing was taken first overall in 1985.
The development of Barrett, along with Mitchell Robinson, represents the Knicks’ greatest chance at becoming a relevant basketball team. Even though Barrett’s draft position may carry with it the expectations of a future star, Knicks’ fans need to be patient and enjoy the gradual improvement of a smart and hard-working player.