Knicks have a new vision for Barrett, turning him more into a small forward than shooting guard
Barrett played the third-most preseason minutes in the league and averaged 17.8 points His shooting percentage was 50.8.
The New York Knicks have a new vision for RJ Barrett.
Per NY Post, According to sources, the Knicks coaching staff has a new vision for Barrett, turning him more into a small forward than shooting guard so as to give him less early-possession ballhandling responsibilities.
Former coach David Fizdale, stunningly, gave Barrett the opening-night start at point guard last season and it backfired.
That won’t happen Wednesday in Indiana. Both Alec Burks or Reggie Bullock can play alongside Barrett as the shooting guard.
New guards coach Johnnie Bryant, who turned Donovan Mitchell into a superstar, has made an impact on Barrett, according to people with knowledge of the situation.
"I just thought his rim reads were terrific,’’ Thibodeau said. "His all-round play. His ball pressure [on defense] got a lot better as time went on. Offensively he scored a number of different ways — transition, cutting without the ball, off the dribble, catch and shoot.’’
Barrett played the third-most preseason minutes in the league and averaged 17.8 points His shooting percentage was 50.8.
Fonte: NY Post.