RJ Barrett is having an impressive season, and has been an essential Knick in 2020-21. Via New York Newsday:
RJ Barrett was one of the finalists for Eastern Conference Player of the Week last week when it went to Charlotte’s Terry Rozier, but he has still not gotten over the award he feels he really was slighted by. Last season Barrett was left off the All-Rookie team — first and second team. After being drafted third overall he was confident that there were not 10 players better than him in his draft class and his play this year has stated his case for him.
“I think you see it,” Barrett said. “I think everybody sees it. Been working my butt off, producing on the court. I don’t know what else to say. I still think it’s crazy. All I can do is just continue to play well. The team’s playing well. That’s all that really matters.”
The Knicks are 24-23 this season, which is the 5th best record in the Eastern conference.
Barrett is averaging 17.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34.1 minutes per game.
