By Derrel Jazz Johnson
The good news: rookie RJ Barrett, the third overall pick and the
first-round selection of the New York Knicks in the first round of the
2019 NBA Draft looks like the real deal. His explosiveness going to
the basket, ability to handle to ball, court vision, and shooting
ability are all very impressive for a man one year removed from
college. Barrett should be joined by another talented youngster next
season because the Knicks should return to the draft lottery for the
2020 NBA Draft.
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The Knicks, while improved from last season, are not a good team. The
biggest problem for New York is on the defensive end. When
they compete on that end, like they did in their preseason opener
against the Washington Wizards, they have a chance to win. When they
are subpar on that end, like they were in subsequent games against the
Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, and Zion Williamson-less New Orleans Pelicans,
they will struggle to win. The Knicks opened the season last in San Antonio against the Spurs. They play in Brooklyn tomorrow night before making their
MSG debut Saturday night against Boston.
After San Antonio and New York, Brooklyn travels to Memphis and play host to the Pacers and Houston. They are looking to go further in the playoffs this year after getting bumped in the first round by Philadelphia.
Sports Editor Andrew Rosario contributed to this article.
