Playing the youth was a balancing act for the New York Knicks in 2018-19. Some players received more time than others, including some that stuck to the bench for part of the season. The rookies received their fair shake, though, as Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson were allowed to play through highs and frequent lows.
The same might not apply to the No. 3 overall pick, RJ Barrett.
Per the New York Post, some Knicks thought Knox, who struggled mightily, at times, at both ends of the floor, was not held accountable enough as a rookie.