Knicks guard RJ Barrett is defended by Spurs guard Patty Mills as he tries to move the ball up court during the second half of an NBA game in San Antonio on Tuesday. Credit: AP/Eric Gay
As the Knicks were starting to make their way this season the one alarming note was that RJ Barrett, who coach Tom Thibodeau needed to emerge as a solid sidekick alongside Julius Randle, was having some early-season issues, to put it lightly.
After what seemed like a breakout opening night, converting 11 of 15 shots, including 3 of 3 beyond the arc, Barrett went cold from long range.