On Thursday, the New York Knicks selected RJ Barrett with the 3rd overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The pick was not a surprise to many, as many people feel Barrett is the first step towards restoring basketball glory to Madison Square Garden. After a weekend to process how Barrett will transition to the league and fit in with the franchise, this article will take a look at the winners and losers impacted by Barrett joining the Knicks.
Winner: Duke Men’s Basketball
By selecting Barrett third overall, Zion Williamson and Barrett became the sixth set of college teammates to be drafted in the top-three in the Common Draft Era.