There were times early on in the 2019-20 season that Knicks’ former head coach David Fizdale started RJ Barrett at the point guard position and others where he featured Elfrid Payton. All of these combinations essentially put Allonzo Trier in a bind, forcing him to the bench and cutting his playing time in half from his rookie campaign. All of his statistical totals took a major hit with Fizdale operating as the head coach, and he attempted to give an explanation, according to the NY Post.
“RJ at the point opening night was to try to get Zo on the court more,’’ Fizdale told The Post.