The New York Knicks shooting guard position is still up for grabs. The Knicks do not have a player that is not guaranteed that spot yet. But, RJ Barrett is working to be that guy as long as his defense improves.
Barrett has been working extremely hard on defense to prove he is capable of starting. He told New York Post’s Marc Berman, “Really right now I’m working my tail off on the defensive end.” He continued, “I’m just trying to get better there. Coach always wants a defensive guy on the court, you know?