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Former Knicks fan favorite hilariously takes credit for RJ Barrett’s development

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks jogs down the court during the first quarter of the game against the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden on March 29, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

The New York Knicks have had several fan-favorite players over the years, including Theo Pinson. He averaged only two minutes per game across 17 contests in 2020-21, so he was more known for his theatrics on the sideline than his play on the court.