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New York Knicks: 3 players off to the hottest starts in 2021-22

By Orestis Rantis

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 30: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 30: RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter of a NBA game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on October 30, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /
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RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks smiles during the second half against the Boston Celtics (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

New York Knicks players off to the hottest starts in 2021-22: 1. RJ Barrett

Take a seat, fellow NBA fans, and admire the league’s next superstar. RJ Barrett is now unleashed and he is here to stay.

Barrett made an insane jump last year, improving basically every aspect of his game under Thibs. He went from being a poor shooter to a sharpshooter who shot over 40% from behind the three-point line.

However, things have looked even more impressive so far for us New York Knicks fans. RJ Barrett’s defense has just been I-N-S-A-N-E. His efforts have definitely put him on the early shortlist for a spot on the All-Defensive teams.

Apart from his defensive prowess, Barrett has already surpassed his career-high in points after putting up 35 points on some incredibly efficient shooting numbers against the New Orleans Pelicans this past Saturday.

If you’ve been watching him since his Duke days, this may be old news to you. It was just a matter of time until Barrett was let out of his cage. As things stand, there is a more than likely chance that RJ Barrett becomes the face of the New York Knicks sooner rather than later.

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