The drafting of New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett likely sent an appealing thought through the mind of 2018 first-round pick, Kevin Knox. After a horrendous rookie season for Knox, Barrett entering center stage and taking over the spotlight might be a positive thing, especially considering the pressure that was on his shoulders to perform. Knox was thrown into the lineup day in and day out despite his struggles, due to lack of better talent in the hopes that he would develop into an influential player in the NBA.
One year later, Knox had one of the worst rookie seasons in history and averaged just 12.