RJ Barrett declared at the Knicks’ media day that his team would “shock the world” this season and he’s 100% correct.
Sorry, I should clarify. He’s 100% correct at least to a certain extent because the Knicks still have some question marks ahead of the season opener on Oct. 19. However, if there’s any Knick who will shock the world in the 2022-23 season, it’s RJ Barrett.
It’s significant because amidst almost constant trade rumors involving Donovan Mitchell, Barrett also got paid. His new contract pays him $120 million over four years, well below the $185 million rookie max.