![]() ![]() ![]() The third pick behind Williamson and Ja Morant, Barrett seemed like something of a consolation prize, and an uneven season reinforced that perception.īut Barrett did something pretty unusual by his vastly improved second season: he racked up more than 2,000 points, pulled down 500 rebounds and passed out 300 assists before turning 21. In his rookie season, which was weird for every rookie, Barrett took a lot of criticism, partly because of comparisons with Williamson, who the Knicks really, really wanted. In one, Barrett is celebrating a massive Williamson dunk in the other, Williamson is about four feet off the ground as Barrett slams one home. There is a great pair of photos of the two. And actually that’s the wrong word: they thrived as teammates.īarrett has clearly shown an alpha personality on the court and did so at Duke despite Williamson’s vast physical superiority.īut partly because Williamson was willing to defer to Barrett, at one point calling Duke “RJ’s team” and allowing him to express his instincts and partly because the two struck up a genuine mutual admiration society, there was never a hint of tension or jealousy between the two. Journeyman Stephenson is with the club on a 10-day contract and ready to show he’s still got life in his legs-he might even start in one of the guard spots.One of the great understated accomplishments of Duke’s 2018-19 team was just how smoothly RJ Barrett and Zion Williamson co-existed. Rookie forward Jalen Johnson might draw his first start of the season. Who else will play for Atlanta? Hell if I know. With Capela out and Onyeka Okongwu out, watch for Gorgui Dieng, who has averaged three rebounds and three points in eight minutes per game. Walker should meet little resistance, with Bogdan averaging a 115 defensive rating. Kemba Walker will seek to pick up where he left off, dropping 44 on the Washington Wizards. He will likely play point position with all other lead guards out. The 29-year old Serbian has regressed a shade from last year’s career-high stats. Guard Bogdan Bogdanović is a spot-up shooter who has averaged 11 points and 2.4 assists in 28 minutes per game. ![]() Randle’s been a woeful 0.7-for-6 (11%) from deep in the last three games. Let’s hope Julius Randle is rejuvenated after holiday time with Kendra and the kids, and Santa brought some improved shooting. Q for the comments: is he worth his five-year, $125.0 million deal? He can score from spot-up, the post, or as the roll-man. His 65% true shooting puts him in the 93 percentile, and he’s a solid rim defender/offensive rebounder. Power forward John Collins has averaged 17.6 points and eight boards this season. Your Christmas present arrives at noon, Ebenezers. Will the Knicks rise victoriously over a team reduced to John Collins and (does double-take) Lance Stephenson?ĭamn right, they will-or certain players better prepare to change their zip codes in 2022. This time around, the Hawks are missing a slew of guys, including Young, Clint Capela, Cam Reddish (probable), Delon Wright (probable), Danilo Gallinari, Solomon Hill, De’Andre Hunter, Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, and Sweet Lou Williams. Starting point guard Alec Burks was your star of the game with 23 points, and Evan Fournier added 20 (7-for-13 from the field, 4-for-6 from deep). The two teams last tangled on November 27, a game the Knicks won 99-90, despite a 33-point, seven assist game by Trae “Zorro Stash” Young and 22 rebounds by Clint Capela. This Christmas, the Atlanta Hawks (15-16) visit the New York Knicks (14-18) to kick off a slate of NBA games. ![]()
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