Re-drafting the 2020 NBA Draft: 3. RJ Barrett, New York Knicks
Original pick: RJ Barrett
2021 New York Knicks current starting lineup
Kemba Walker
Evan Fournier
RJ Barrett
Julius Randle
Mitchell Robinson
New 2021 New York Knicks starting lineup
Kemba Walker
Evan Fournier
RJ Barrett
Julius Randle
Mitchell Robinson
Okay, okay, it may be boring, but the top three picks in this 2019 NBA re-draft stay exactly the same. The New York Knicks stick with their selection of RJ Barrett at third overall.
Despite what some considered to be a lackluster rookie season, Barrett showed a glimpse of his true potential last year. He helped lead the Knicks to the fourth seed in the East and played extremely well along the way.
He improved in seemingly every statistical category, with his biggest jump coming in his three-point shooting. Barrett shot 32.0% from deep his rookie year but improved to 40.1% on more attempts last year.
Barrett has shown massive improvements already, and he’s still only 21-years old. At his peak, he could be one of the best 3&D players in the league, and maybe even an All-Star.
New York may not have landed Zion Williamson, but they still got a stud in RJ Barrett. With Williamson and Morant off the board, Barrett is still the clear choice at pick three.