New York Knicks player grades for 2020-21 Season

New York Knicks: RJ Barrett | A- (91/100 points)

Entertainment Value: 9/10 points
Future with the Knicks: 8/10 points
Stability: 16/15 points (extra credit for playing in all 72 regular-season games)
Chemistry: 20/20 points
Eye Test: 16/20 points
Statistics: 22/25 points

Entertainment Value: While you may not pay to see RJ Barrett, he does bring value to going to a Knicks game. Barrett is a good in-game dunker, hits threes, and plays hard. Those are big qualities to have in New York.

Future with the Knicks: It seems that Barrett will remain a Knick, although his name has come up in some trade discussions. However, I like to write that off as Randle being untouchable and Barrett next in line as the most valuable trade asset. Being real, I see him in a Knicks uniform for many more years to come.

Stability: As mentioned above, Barrett was the only Knick to play all 72 games for New York this season. That shouldn’t be overlooked, because starters need to be counted on.

Chemistry: As with Randle, I can’t knock him here. Just 21 years of age, Barrett was counted upon to come in every game as the main sidekick. He delivered and earned that trust even more as the season went on.

Eye Test: Here’s where Barrett struggles a bit but still earns a passing grade. He can be timid to take shots and sometimes often go through noticeable cold streaks. This year his shooting improved, but until he has complete confidence in his jumper and game, this is Barrett’s downfall. He gives it all, but it seems as if he doesn’t know his true potential.

Statistics: Barrett saw improvements in points, rebounds, and assists per game and also shot the ball better from the field. He was night and day from behind the arc, going from 32% as a rookie to 40% last season. The next step up is becoming a 20 point per game scorer.