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3 Knicks players who have been disappointments to start season

By Desmond Novack

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 28: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks gives instruction to RJ Barrett #9 during the first half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 28: Evan Fournier #13 of the New York Knicks gives instruction to RJ Barrett #9 during the first half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) /
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RJ Barrett, New York Knicks. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
RJ Barrett, New York Knicks. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /

1: RJ Barrett

As much as it pains me to say it, this has been a rather rough season for RJ Barrett so far. Obviously, he has been sick the last three or so games, however, that is no excuse for the way in which he has played.

I can excuse the sluggish play and missed shots as part of his illness, but the way in which he has forced shots and looked like a black hole on offense has been hard to watch.

Barrett has had plenty of great moments this season, but the issues surrounding his consistency and efficiency have not gotten much better. Through 16 games, Barrett is averaging 18.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game while shooting 39.5% from the field and 25.0% from three.

The most disappointing part of Barrett’s game this season has without a doubt been his three-point shooting. In his last three games, Barrett is 1-20 from behind the arc, while he has been sick, if it is this bad, he needs to sit out.

I admire Barrett’s courage and toughness to play while sick, but he must learn when it is best to sit, as he has been hurting the Knicks in recent games. Tom Thibodeau has been giving him a rather ridiculous amount of minutes during this time, especially in their most recent matchup against the Nuggets.

Regardless, Barrett must be better, both his offense and defense have been rather disappointing this season. The team can only go so far through Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson, so they truly need Barrett at his best.

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