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New York Knicks: RJ Barrett explains his biggest challenge as a rookie

There is no question that New York Knicks‘ third overall pick from the 2019 NBA draft, RJ Barrett, will need time to develop and refine his skill set as a professional basketball player. Barrett enters the NBA is one of the most highly touted college prospects, coming out of Duke. He took a second fiddle role to Zion Williamson who took over collegiate basketball by storm, but RJ still has the capabilities to develop into a top-notch player at the next level.

Notes from the first training practice for the New York Knicks:

During the Knicks’ first practice, Barrett was asked about the physicality of the NBA and how difficult it will be to adapt.