In this second part of a series on the Knicks’ 2021-22 season, Bootum examines the Knicks’ young core. Check out part I here.
What RJ Barrett can be continues to confound me, in what he actually is and will be, considering he doesn’t have one thing he’s consistently good at besides getting to the rim — where he doesn’t finish, but it’s clear that he’s no bust at this point. In the spirit of repeated debates, I will say his and Julius Randle’s treatment does remind me a bit of Kristaps Porziu0146u0123is and Carmelo Anthony, in how the rising golden child can do no wrong as the veteran, former star can do no right, despite having similar strengths and weaknesses.