Heading into the 2021–22 season, the expectation was that RJ Barrett would take a step forward with the New York Knicks.
After enjoying significant progress during the 2020–21 season, Barrett had all the tools available to become an All-Star, if not get close to the achievement. Averaging 15.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and shooting 40% from the field this year at 21-years-old, his season hasn’t exactly gone the way he anticipated.
Barrett has seen decreases in three-point percentage, sitting at 35%, down 5% from last year, and a reduction in overall points and field goal rate.