In fewer than three weeks, New York Knicks fans will finally see RJ Barrett suit up after the hype around the draft and a teaser in the summer league. He is one of the centerpieces for a team continuing its young direction.
The Knicks had a different centerpiece as recently as January: Kristaps Porzingis. The could-have-been face of the franchise left via trade to the Dallas Mavericks after a quick, wild turn of events. Dennis Smith Jr. and two first-round picks headlined the return package.
In Monday’s Bleacher Report AMA, Barrett was asked which player he wants to posterize.