Mississauga’s R.J Barrett Is Top Pick In NBA Draft For The Knicks
Published June 21, 2019 at 2:47 pm
R.J Barrett was one of the top picks at the 2019 NBA Draft.
Barrett , who was born in Mississauga, was the most recent player to be taken with a lottery pick. The New York Knicks selected Barrett as their third pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
The New York Knicks showered Barrett with love and support on Twitter.
Welcome to the family, @RjBarrett6 #KnicksDraft2019 pic.twitter.com/p7FYBDZtWf
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 21, 2019
Mood #KnicksDraft2019 (@SAPSports) pic.twitter.com/odVAYNf6K7
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 21, 2019
Let’s get to work #KnicksDraft2019 (@sapsports) pic.twitter.com/lPfQ8UGlKu
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 21, 2019
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Ladies and gentleman, @RjBarrett6 #KnicksDraft2019 (@SAPSports) pic.twitter.com/pcauIgsSDs
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 21, 2019
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— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 21, 2019
ONE DREAM #KnicksDraft2019 (@SAPSports) pic.twitter.com/xddEyNA2s0
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 21, 2019
R.J Barrett also took to Twitter to share the big news.
NYC let's get it! There's no place I'd rather be @NYKnicks. Ready for the bright lights . Go check out my first #PaniniInstant @NBA card. #WhoDoYouCollect #NewYorkForever #NBADraft https://t.co/MLCq0xpA95 pic.twitter.com/0svlJVGUTM
— Rj Barrett (@RjBarrett6) June 21, 2019
After a one-year stint with the Duke Blue Devils, Barrett has become the newest addition to the New York Knicks team. At just 19-years-old, he averages 21.6 points, 8.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists a game.
During his time with the Duke Blue Devils, he played shooting the guard and small forward.
He was also ranked first by numerous basketball organizations such as ESPN, Rivals.com, Scout.com and the 2018 24/7 Sports composite list. He has also been honoured as a McDonald’s All-American.
Barrett was one of four Canadians to be selected in the first round.
What do you think of Barrett as one of the top picks in the 2019 NBA Draft?
Photo courtesy of New York Knicks.
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