When the New York Knicks selected RJ Barrett at No. 3 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, a general sense of optimism arose. Ja Morant and Zion Williamson were the prized prospects, but the consensus appeared to be that Barrett would be a respected NBA player.
Barrett has justified the hype during the 2019-20 season, playing at a level that should land him a spot on the All-Rookie First Team at year’s end.
It’s been the proverbial tale of two halves for Barrett—and, in many ways, a literal one, too. Over the course of his first 28 appearances, Barrett averaged 13.