RJ Barrett hasn’t played since spraining his right ankle in a game against the Phoenix Suns, but he’s still one of the most impressive players in his draft class. The New York Knicks rookie was named to the World Team for the 2020 NBA Rising Stars Game despite his recent injury.
Congrats to @RjBarrett6 on being selected to the World Team for the 2020 NBA Rising Stars Game at #NBAAllStar! ud83cudde8ud83cudde6 pic.twitter.com/ZfMGpGhRPn
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 31, 2020
According to Ian Begley of SNY, it’s unlikely that Barrett suits up for the event.