RJ Barrett is going to be the Rookie of the Year next season | 2019 NBA Draft | CBS Sports HQ

[@heylamma2]

One of the many things I love about this is: RJ really wanted to be a Knick. His Grandfather was a huge Knick fan and actually predicted he would be a Knick someday. Dude has a supremely versatile skillset, the desire/fire to go with it, and is just a flat out cool cat. He's been a winner all his life, bring that to NY RJ!! Welcome, brother.

[@michaelsherron5750]

RJ is PERFECT for my NY KNICKS! His attitude and personality is awesome! The kid has heart. Barring any injuries, he will be in the running for ROY

[@postapocalypticradiooq4134]

It’s only year 2 of the rebuild...anything built right has a strong foundation! I’m excited for NY...been a KNICKS fan since Bernard King and Ray Williams. Keep up the great work SP!

[@bishlap]

as a fellow Knicks fan, you have my sympathy.

[@rasheedalkhalik33]

His name was Michael Ray Richardson

[@bishlap]

@@rasheedalkhalik33 Sugar was a player, too bad his game and life spun out of control.

[@postapocalypticradiooq4134]

Rasheed Alkhalik Michael Ray was on NY before Bernard...If I remember correctly, KNICKS traded him to the Nets for Bernard. He was on NJ with his brother Albert. Ray Williams was my dude who also got caught up with addiction - nowhere near as good as Michael Ray but he was the only other dude that I can remember that actually could ball on that squad. Ernie came off the bench and Bill Cartwright was still young. Then there was Marvin Webster, Rory Sparrow, Louis Orr, etc. I remember that squad well.

[@bishlap]

@@postapocalypticradiooq4134 sugar was drafted in 1980, ray 78(?), Cartwright 79. I believe, way before Bernard came to the knicks. Micheal Ray was traded to Golden State for King. Late 82, early '83? The 2 kings never played together although both were drafted by The Nets, Bernard mid 70's, Albert early 80's. For a year or so, that Knicks backcourt was on some nights, unstoppable, other nights, TURNOVER city. Both terrific talents, both weak mentally BBall-wise and lifewise. too bad. I apologize if the years are a little off.

[@clashman7950]

Wooooo We Got RJ The Maple Mamba Barret! Let's GO KNICKS!👍

[@lazw9274]

@Joel Polk The Knicks ain't going nowhere

[@yankdiz]

Remember 1996 when they said Kobe wasn't nothing special. They said he needed a lot to work on his game. Yea.. i did too.

[@lottiehenry8364]

It’s going to be a fantastic Basketball Season, Congratulations RJ Barrett.

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

R J Barrett would beat you to with in an inch of your life if given the chance.

[@cleanfresh6718]

Everybody is riding Zion. Zion is a good player but honestly give other people a chance. This is honestly Lebron all over again.

[@jayebarz4040]

AJ E yeah Bro, HE ABOUT TO BALL HARD FOR THE KNICKS !

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

If I was guarding Zion he wouldn't score a point.

[@mrvk39]

It's entirely possible for RJ to make rookie of the year. If Knicks don't get a few all-star players, RJ would be the #1 option on the Knicks with no other big scorers. Zion will play on a loaded team - Jrue Holiday, Ingram, Randle. Morant is also well-positioned but will be asked to facilitate more than score. RJ can well post numbers similar to Luka Doncic's last year. 16-18 pts 5-6 rebs 5-6 assists.. maybe with bad %s, maybe with lots of TOs, but still great numbers.

[@dantean]

Barrett's chances at being the Rookie of the Year may well have a lot to do with whether the K's can find a pass-first point guard.

[@tonybanks8211]

I say let frank start . Frank, Barrett, Robinson, Knox and Iggy. That would be my starting five. If Fiz simy coaches Frank he wi be fine. Drives me crazy that Frank will bring the ball up then hand it to a big man at the top of the key...for freaking what?. If Frank would penetrate or go straight to the pick n roll we would be fine.

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

it will have more to do with how clean he can get those toilets.

[@morris.scruggs]

Hopefully the Knicks keep RJ, so he'll be a recruiter in 3 years for Zion after his rookie contract expires. They both desire to play on the same team, and they both love the Knicks!! I can see that happening.. As far as the big names in free agency, keep it young and simple (Randle, D-Lo) is all we need.. Let's Go Knicks!!!

[@greenlantern1123]

Zion absolutely wanted to be a knick instead a damn pelican for sure. I hope RJ makes rookie of the year and shows the world you can’t pick a guy because he dunks and jumps out the house

[@uponthisrock1555]

RJ Barrett led the blue devils in ppg was second in rebounds and assists and is the third best prospect? Maybe he should have just dunked the ball more wtf it's like saying Giannis is better than KD stop.

[@tonybanks8211]

@Pretty Ahki yeah, I think with barrett, Robinson, Knox, Trier and iggy...the knicks are going to blow out The Pelicans. In my Bart Scott voice...cant wait

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

How is R J Barrett at cleaning toilets?

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

@lucky C bro What about the toilets?

[@uponthisrock1555]

@lucky C bro who took 27 shots per game? Stop exaggerating to make a point, I only deal with facts troll.

[@heylamma2]

@@uponthisrock1555 Way off on the FG% too. Ban that fool

[@RawHebrewRemnant]

RJ will be this years Tatum.

[@mrvk39]

I was thinking more like Doncic….don't underestimate RJ's playmaking skills...

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

RJ will be this years Ted Bundy.

[@choochoo2348]

The Knicks need to put RJ in position to win the R.O.Y to show free agents and the rest of the world we have the right culture and Great coaching staff

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

The Knicks need to put RJ in the shithouse and have him clean those toilets.

[@BossofBosses111]

Without a doubt in my mind RJ Barrett will be Rookie Of the Year

[@tonybanks8211]

I wholeheartedly agree. The Maple Mamba will get it done. And I also dont see a 17 win season this year. I think the knicks wi surprise many.

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

R J Barrett will be the toilet cleaner of the year.

[@Bolt38877]

Yes he is knicks don’t trade him

[@markanderson3826]

Rj gonna be the greatest Canadian basketball player ever even better than nash

[@davidprevost6670]

Know one knows who the roy will be next season. Mc williams m. Brogdon

[@jeffreyabbey9592]

How can one NOT be efficient but he was GREAT? Hmmm Where's the logic?

[@NoFILanthropy98]

kinda like Russell Westbrook or AI. Iverson shot 40-42% from the field in many seasons but still put up over 25 PPG. Kobe also had many seasons where he shot below 45% from the field.

[@dylanpantoja5419]

Kobe is 45%

[@NoFILanthropy98]

@@dylanpantoja5419 yeah lifetime, but in his first few seasons he was was generally in the low 40's.

[@mrvk39]

look at most young guards and you will find almost all of them were inefficient early in their careers. Guards need more time than bigs to get the feel for the game to make assists without too many TOs and to perfect outside shooting.

[@tonybanks8211]

@@mrvk39 not to mention guards are shooting contested shots were as bigs are throwing down alley oops

[@nataliogonzalez306]

oh no drew hanlen tweaked his shot we all know what happened last time he did that.

[@gangtime8705]

Well Zion chokes free throw so stop hating

[@bigtyjme8457]

I smoke rocks

[@loganbartolozzi6382]

RJ > Zion

[@KleinpeterHank]

At playing basketball? 👀

[@carlossantiago2461]

We need to wait for Kawhi Leonard decision, If Kawhi Leonard sign 2years contract with the 76ers and they keep JJ Reddick and add Marc Gasol, We will see a back to back championship for Leonard , If The New Orleans Pelicans add Deandre Jordan and JJ Reddick with this young Kids, Be careful ehh!! If that happen The Pelicans can run the show since the next opening days till 2023!! If Kawhi sign with the Lakers, We all know, no chances for anyone!! But if The New York Knicks signing Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal first then they add Marc Gasol and Brook Lopez plus Carmelo Anthony as a veteran contract and JJ Reddick, The New York Knicks will be THE TEAM!!!

[@markanderson3826]

Dummy kwahi aint signing no team except Raptors u pathetic 76ers are u want the guy who hit that game 7 winner

[@josj15]

he's barely 6'6" and cant shoot

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

Sounds like a Knick already.

[@jeffreyabbey9592]

Can people calm down Rookie of the year? Wow. He isnt even a GOOD shooter. Needs development Stop crowning people so fast society. Stop

[@sedc7437]

Jeffrey Abbey lebron wasn’t a great shooter he needed developed also he won ROY.

[@iExcaliburWorld]

RJ ROY trust me he is that good

[@mikedavenport3808]

You just a hater

[@Crossova21286]

Hater much

[@nickdreezy2457]

Jeffrey Abbey it’s an opinion on a sports channel ... fuck you think their gonna say lol. If you don’t believe he will be then sure go for it that’s your opinion and you’re completely entitled to it

[@cliftonmeans]

Not a great player. Bad draft pick

[@75aces97]

Who would have been a good draft pick?

[@bishlap]

Knicks are going nowhere w/ all these garbage guards.

[@richboy7414]

We will be better than the NETS you HATER ..

[@bishlap]

@@richboy7414 I'm a Knicks fan, and they stink and will stink for a long time... they're a team of guards that stink, no frontcourt at all even tho I like Mitch Robinson. Knicks are still far away from being a playoff team.

[@richboy7414]

You are not a KNICK FAN YOU ARE A CLOWN BRO GO RUDE FOR THE NEW JERSEY NETS..

[@bishlap]

@@countblobula I don't disagree w/ you, but this team is still very far from competing for .500, and the East will be stacked this year. Toronto (Champs) Boston (healthy), Philly(young and talented) and those teams are not old. We have a long way to go b4 we're competitive w/ them. The Knicks need to sign 2 go to players w/ experience before they'll do anything. Right now, RJ, KNOX and Mitch ROBINSON are far from stud/All-Stars.

[@JamesPerrone-qq1ph]

Maybe not but those toilets at MSG would be sparkling.

[@qianhuang59]

Absolutely not. He won't be good in NBA. All these so called experts don't know what they are talking about.

[@stanleywray4443]

Including you.

[@qianhuang59]

@Jeff Pryce Here are the reasons Not a very good shooter, no smooth footwork/move, ball handling is questionable. He will NOT be a star quality player.

[@qianhuang59]

@Jeff Pryce Tell me about his good footwork, have you seen his moves? He bullied his way in college, and that won't work in NBA, Years from now, you will feel so stupid to post this comments. We'll see.

[@sixzz1895]

@@qianhuang59 Look up his highlights he wasn't a bully ball player at all lol he has amazing footwork. He has to get a bit better at the next level but that's to be expected. Kid is going to be a very nice NBA player