NBA Draft: RJ Barrett goes to Knicks with third overall pick

RJ Barrett of the Duke Blue Devils dribbles with the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Donald L. Tucker Center on Jan. 12 in Tallahassee, Fla. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Michael ReavesIt's official: RJ Barrett is a Knick.

The Knicks took the Duke freshman swingman with the third overall pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night.

The selection became all but certain almost immediately after the draft lottery, when the Knicks ended up with the No. 3 pick despite owning the NBA's worst record at 17-65. This year's class has widely been regarded as a three-star draft with uber-prospect Zion Williamson, Murray State guard Ja Morant and Barrett topping almost every…