RJ was our top 3 pick, he's currently our best two way player....stats or talent, RJ passes the test. He surpassed the bust labels and I'll put money on it in the second half, RJ will average more points than Randle and become the Alpha of this starting 5.
RJ Barrett may not be a BUST any more, after receiving 30 plus minutes of playing-time in all the Knicks games he played the last two seasons.
RJ Barrett's low b.ball IQ sticks out in every 3rd quarter, plus RJ never showing any team chemistry has always been a problem in the Knicks rotation. As for being a 2-Way player RJ offensive scoring has always been inconsistent in the NBA, and RJ defensive performance just showed up in the 2021-22 season. When the Knicks are showing good ball-movement on the court, RJ be on the bench.
The tandem of RJ Barrett & Randle has never had/or showed a winning-chemistry in the Knicks rotation. Just because the tandem of RJ & JR been the Knicks closers under 3 differ head coaches they should have picked up a winning chemistry as closers. But they didnt.
The last season Knicks were a Surprise to everyone .. Why? D.Rose plus ..
A two position performance Bullocks meshing well along side Randle's consistent dribbling the ball down court gave the Knicks a winning chemistry tandem on both sides of the court (Randle & Bullocks), the two players meshed very well in every differ lineup in Thibs rotation in the regular season. The Knicks not having the small things Bullocks applied consistently like box-out, picks, screens, passes, and dynamic hustle says Knicks Randle will not be an All-Star in the 2021-22 season !!!