As the Knicks' fifth-year forward entered his fifth NBA season, the same questions arose as always. Can he shoot? Can he score efficiently? Will he just stand in the corner again? Will he look disengaged? Are we going to see any major improvements from RJ Barrett?
The answer to those questions is a delightful yes to start the season.
After scoring 26 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Barrett is averaging 22 points in the early season. What’s even more encouraging are his shooting numbers. RJ is hitting 48% of his field goals, up from 43% last season.