If you were looking objectively at New York Knicks shooting guard RJ Barrett’s stats, he has taken a developmental leap this year compared to his rookie season in 2020.
Over 56 games last year, he averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. He also earned a .402 field goal percentage and hit .320 from downtown. This year, however, he’s averaging 16.5 points over 33.7 minutes, with a .428 field goal percentage.
Pair that with 3.16 assists and 6.2 total rebounds per game, and you can conclude he’s playing at a higher level.