Only eight rookies out of the 2018 NBA Draft class logged more than 2,000+ minutes on the year. Will RJ Barrett reach that feat in the upcoming season?
It’s almost entirely dependent upon his eligibility for the New York Knicks starting lineup.
Teammate Kevin Knox spent 75% of his rookie year as a member of the starting five. He was one of the aforementioned rookies of last year to log 2,000+ minutes.
It’s no metric for success, but more so a measurement for dedication and development: starting your rookie draft pick right out of the gate.