RJ Barrett will produce early and often as a scorer in the NBA | 2019 NBA Draft Scouting Report
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- ESPN NBA draft analyst Mike Schmitz breaks down RJ Barrett's strengths and weaknesses in his lone season at Duke. Schmitz expects Barrett to have more success in the NBA than he did in college.
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3:20 “Barrett should live in the free throw line at the NBA” - from which he currently shoots 65%. He’ll have to improve on that but overall I agree that he is a top tier prospect
Nigga didn’t go right one time
Relax it he only 18
Look at Wade, Vince Carter, Drexler, MJ, Brandon Roy, and Derozan's freshman FT%. For some reason, elite all-around SGs (RJ's archetype) have terrible freshman FT%.
Based on his talent and trajectory I would expect a Derozan (minimum) to T-Mac (best) type career for him and the same reasons people peg RJ is the same reasons why all those stars I listed didn't go #2 in their drafts.
Autumn Her don’t get me wrong I think he’s a great player and I think he’s the second best player in this draft behind Zion, but out of anything in his game I’m worried his jumper will lack a bit. All of the guys you named are much more athletic than him, and most of them were never good shooters
He’s better this year near 75ish
Just draft him Knicks no need to get fancy.
Mr.Clandestine I swear they’re gonna go Culver. I just feel it
Nah. They’ll trade the pick for Davis and the Pelicans will get them both.
JC and in proper Knicks fashion trade away all their young talent. I hope not though. If they’re smart they’ll just keep drafting smart and hold on to their max contract slots for the right players.
Mr.Clandestine long as it’s not Mitch involved or Trier
@Kevin Inzunza If you say RJ is a bust I couldnt agree more he is trash in the making
Been waiting for these draft scouting videos! Good shit
As a RJ Barrett fan I’m happy we going to NY 😁
Yeah the knick fans aren't has happy
EJB Vides awww booo hooo I’m a sorry ass Knicks fan and we didn’t get Zion whaaaa😭 🍼 lol
It’s been a wondeful time. Looking like he’ll make his first all star game next year
If he develops a right hand, he will be a solid pro.
@Carson Wentz Fan he's a lefty what you talking about?🤣
I can tell ryt now that he is going to be an elite defender. If he puts in the effort. He has all the physical attributes.
Houston Mhlongo thats what they said about wiggins.......
@@rancyz5 wiggins is still capable of becoming a great defender. Everybody questions his heart not his talents or athletic gifts.
@@HoustonKhanyile yeah wiggins just doesn't care
47 til infinity unless they playing against okc 😂
He will definitely play tough defense, especially under Fizdale. Mitch protecting the rim, Barrett can take some gambles in the passing lane.
Please new York, do not pick Culver over him, and do not trade him for AD.
I hope new York would keep him because we don't want his ass. He's a ball hog
@@jaysenior88ify who is we? And who the hell are you
Im gettin excited about this young boi yoooo ! #KeepBarrett
Yeah as I knicks fan I would rather keep RJ and not give all we have for AD. Let’s build!
Joey Pastrana this didn’t age well lol
Hope this guy comes to the knicks💯 has winners mentality and would be waaaay better with nba spacing
@Kevin Inzunza Way better passer and finisher
Kevin Inzunza That can easily be fixed.
That One Guy Yea and I was surprised he weighed as much. He already has the prototypical 2-3 guard hybrid body type and Can add some more strength but right now he’s a great prospect.
Reapio I think he might end up being the best player in the draft. He has the mindset for it.
That One Guy Who facts. I want him on my team the Knicks mainly because he has a will to win and lead. We need to get rid of that losers mentality and approach and he is probably the most competitive player in the draft. He is also a gym rat.If we can get a star to take him under their wing he will thrive💯
23, 8 and 4 wit a future all star IMPRESSIVE
He reminds me of Michael Redd
the weeknesses can be fixed by nba coaching
Not Fizdale he has a very low game IQ he is all about street ball RJ needs a coach who can provide a system and structure for him to elevate his game
Unless Fiz wasn't really coaching for the tank I really hope that is the case
@@judahbaruch9355Then you don't remember Fizdale in Memphis.
Tell that to Fultz and Simmons.
Lefty Jimmy Butler. Not day 1 but will eventually be that type of player. Knicks must keep him along with young core and sign two max guys.
C- Mitchell Robinson
PF- Marcus Morris
SF- Kevin Durant
SG- RJ Barrett
PG- Kyrie Irving
Bench
DSJ, Knox, Dotson, and other vets
Contenders in 2019!
Blake Castaldo lol kyrie is not coming to NY nor is KD. Stop writing this stupid shit everywhere
@@Alejo__ shut your dumb hating ass up
Inefficient scorer. Great stat lines if you do not read the percentages and watch the late game tapes. If he works on his decision-making and jump shot, he can be a good pro otherwise he will be an average starter at best.
@@johnhawthorne2201 Very good point. I hope he gets better because he has the size and athleticism to be an elite-level player. He took so many more shots than Zion last year and it should have been the other way around solely for Zion's significant efficiency advantage over RJ. Sabermetrics are just about of the NBA in the Curry-Era.
It's pretty interesting watching your analysis now vs at the start of the year
ik the gripes on rj are that he isn't a great shooter or passer but his godfather is literally steve nash... i think a summer of training with him would tremendously help rj in both of those aspects of his game and make him basically a guaranteed star in the future
Future Knick.
Future Pelican they will trade him for AD along with others
loganliveslyfe7 lol stop listening to Colin Cowherd
I don't really watch him, it's just the most realistic trade, Mrs Gale doesn't like the Lakers and I think their trade is weak, Kyrie probably leaving Boston so they wont want to trade their young assets anymore, so the Knicks trade for AD makes the most sense. To have a chance to pair Zion with his best friend, roommate, and teammate it could really be something special
@Clutch7 I understand they have Knox and Mitchell Robinson and I think DSJ still has some potential but it just depends on what they do in free agency if they get Kyrie and KD you are now in win now mode so you don't have time to develop so trading your young assets for AD to solidify the team would be beneficial. It would also benefit the young players to because they can then go to a team like the pels where there is no pressure to win now and grow and develop
@@loganliveslyfe7 but it by some miracle they did get KD&Kyrie that would also be an amazing program to be brought up in for them, long term wise. They could even probably develop so much faster from an arguable top 5 and top 15 (before constant injuries) player with years of experience under them. Whether it happens your way and to Pelicans or the Knicks somehow pull off the biggest miracle in sports history, they have a good situation.
Watched all highlights - like 50 of them and saw only a handful of him going right. NBA defenses will feast on this knowledge, always forcing him right. RJ Barrett will need to develop major parts of his game like going right with his handle and becoming a consistent 3pt shooter. In other words, he won't be NBA-ready like the video suggests. However, as the video also suggests, his mental toughness and aggressiveness will get him there - his shot mechanics look good and he is aware on D and has size to be a great defender and he will improve his weakness such as going right more often. My prediction - on a rebuilding team without all-stars, he will average 16-18 pts 5-6 rebs 3-4 assists for two years but with bad %s and TOs but will break out in year 3 or so to become a dominant and fairly efficient scorer in the mold of Jimmy Bulter - a wing who can score and defend at near-elite levels (all-star but not superstar) but also acts as a secondary facilitator.
This is a very fair assessment.
@@dewel2630 thanks!
His leftiness is a massive weakness in the NBA.
Wow, you really nailed this prediction.
All that's left is to see if he makes the big leap in year 3 ;)
@@MaChao2 thanks bro! He is was even better than I expected in his 2nd year. His percentages ended up being pretty good - 40% from 3 and 44% overall. I think he was ahead of the curve on 3 but still need to work on finishing around the rim with right hand and learn how to draw fouls better. His D and rebounding is solid. His playmaking will probably the last area he will improve. But, also a key area to make him into an all-around all-star.
His decision making needs to improve the most, he forces things too much.
There will be more space available in the NBA for him
@@silewis9396 better shooters to people he can trust
He's also 18
Knicks will draft RJ Barrett... Nothing to get cute about. Talent acquisition, youth development, culture, youth and depth building. Scott Perry been sticking to the plan.
Mike Copacetic Lol. How long have you been a fan for?
S Dot 24 years
He needs to just work on his shot selection and use his right hand more
I can’t lie... it was easy to look over RJ. You know, because of that man 😂
All 3 duke guys are worth drafting all have great potential.
New York Knicks is the perfect fit for RJ Barrett if he improves his defense.
They say he’s got Derozan’s height and wingspan but he looks like he plays way longer than Derozan
That's because those measurements were a year ago
Knicks are not giving the Pelicans a 3rd pick,Knox and Mitch for a guy who will be a Free Agent after next year... Welcome to NY R.J
Samir Malla that’s the old knicks management. Scott Perry had nothing to do with that
Zoe_God and Perry will listen to his owner and trade for AD
AJ X Dolan already said he letting Perry have control of the basketball team and fall back like he did with Phil Jackson
You guys seriously think the Knicks have enough to offer the Pelicans. This isn’t like he Melo trade where the Knicks were bidding against themselves. There’s at least 3 other teams with better offers, especially the Celtics. On top of the that, the Pelicans probably won’t trade him until the deadline because David Griffin wants to convince him to stay
Samir Malla you do not know what you are talking about.
RJ is likely in for a good 13 year career. He could end up being a 10 time all star. Zero bust potential.
Idk about zero bust potential...Every player has bust potential. I remember seeing people saying how Wiggins was going to be a superstar and had zero bust potential...now look at him.
Oscar Herrera Wiggins isn’t a bust just hasn’t lived up to the height
Oscar Herrera Wiggins is nice he just lacks motor and aggressiveness. If he had RJ mentality he would be an all star by now
@@theeggreat4 Eh, depends on who you ask. Sure he's still only 24 but he hasn't shown much to justify the hype had coming outta high school & college. He's not the worse player in the league but he's definitely the most disappointing.
It’s really cool watching this now in 2022. The analysis was quite accurate
#Knickstape 2020 Who's with me?
Whom he ends up with is one lucky team.
Nope Knicks fans want Zion
FACTS 1ST Zion is a bust just like Anthony Bennett. They built the same too. RJ is like T-Mac, how can anyone not want that?????
FACTS 1ST actually not at all knicks fan are perfectly fine at 3 look at reditt and other videos we want rj
@@facts1st720 You don't speak for Knicks fans. WE WANT RJ
@@kevinqn3221 the just like comparisons are annoying. Let the kids develop and get a year before deciding.
He's basically like Ben Simmons with a shoot.
His body frame is Derozen but his play-style is different. Derozen has a better midrange while rj has a better 3. Rj has a great soft touch around the basket while Derozen is more explosive. At this point I don't know if he should be top 3, certainly has great potential though.
Bro is not hard to guard him🤦🏿♂️ his weaknesses is to force him to drive on the right side or shoot
As a Duke fan that watched all his games, this is the most true statement about RJ Barrett
@@griffgarris0n No right hand, bad shooting numbers despite good mechanics, poor free throw %(which is good to predict shooting ability), bad defense off ball, no off ball offense... the lists goes on.
I'm a suns fan and I wouldn't want his ass at 6th. He's smells like the 3rd guy on a good team and the best on a bad one 🙄 with a MVP ego
Chien Mouri bruh you sound dumb as hell that man will give you buckets
Nevermind...who the fuck is cam johnson 😑. Fuck robert sarver and my suns
@@KJ-yn8prHe took 18 shots a game last season. Zion took 12. Yet, Zion averages 22 & RJ averages 23. He also attempted more free throws per game as well. He's an inefficient scorer who can only drink left & has a tendency to commit offensive fouls because he lacks the explosion to get by defenders & the finesse to get around them. Hence, him leading the NCAA in charges. His poor shooting percentage is perplexing when you consider his shooting motion. He has a lot to work on if he wants to become an all star. I think he'll be a starter or role player on a good team but I'm not seeing a franchise player.
hell be like kuzma rookie year and blossom from there
John Carlo how they don’t have any similarities
Not even close to same play style
RJ need to get that right hand 🤚 involved in the game!!!!!!!
I was waiting for someone to mention this. He's far too left hand dominant and his shot selection is bad.
Gonna look spectacular in the Garden with two stars on the way. Knicks chip in 2023!
Plz plz plz plz Knicks who cares if we missed out on Zion I think we got blessed with RJ at 3 he's the best player in the draft
I see some Harden, some Penny, and some Brandon Roy.
Roy is a great comparison
@Kevin Inzunza You're in every comment tree hating like a bitch. You must be a UNC fan
this is true.....with shooters around him he is damn near unstoppable....he has advanced tools for somebody that young...shooting percentages will increase for him too....I would take him with the second pick even though I love Morant's game I think RJ has more potential
he has a nba game with space and shooters he'll pass and be a walking triple double
He can be as versatile a player as there is in the league. I hope Memphis doesn't agree with you so RJ falls to 3
Lol this guy was the no.1 option every time in the clutch at duke and he choked most of the time. Not hatin just saying what I saw
really no choice everyone was scared in crunch time and his team has full of shit shooters
Future Knick (or Pelican)
I’d take him at #2 but yeah he’s definitely going to NY or Pels like you said
Memphis?
Jordan Gissendaner a lot of sources are saying Memphis gonna take Ja and trade Conley. How accurate those sources are I have no idea but that’s what it looks like as of now
7:33 RJ weakness
Defenders clogging the paint to stop Barrett if that jumpshot is not fixed
@Kris Wit it And unlike Simmons his jumper isn't broken
That's not even necessary. All you need is one defender on his left hip and he's clamped. He has no moves to his right, no right hand.
@Kris Wit it Simmons is 6'10. 😀😀😀
His coach doesn't understand just having Simmons PASS & DIVE TO THE RIM.
I would not care if Simmons made jumpshots, surround him with 3 SHARPSHOOTERS
@@1survivor566 easier said then done msot left handed players are extremely left hand dominant they always manage to get back left. Will he need to develop a right hand absolutely but just sayings its as easy forcing him right is too simple.
@@JD-ny3vz They can take away his left, sag off (because he can't shoot the three), and when he drives just anticipate him going back to the left which won't be hard to stop because he's not an explosive athlete in tight spaces.
I want to see him play some point for the Knicks
This is the most NBA ready prospect in the draft 💯
either him or morant
Driving and finishing there contact is his strength. Inconsistent from 3 and the free throw line.
Barrett and Cameron Johnson to the Lakers to help LeBron.
I think Rj will better than Zion!! When it happens come back to this comment!!
your funny
Football& Hoops I know!!! Zion will be Blake griffin Rj Barrett will be better you heard it here first
He better do a lot of improvement because zion is clearly leaps and bounds ahead of him currently.
GMoore why cuz he jumps high?? We’ll see
@@manuelunzueta8809 because he has better IQ, more athletic, and only a few can match his physicality. If u watched duke Zion was absolutely no question better than barrett.
I hope he will not become like Wiggins
What is wrong with Wiggins?
Too much motor and expresses a desire to be great unlike Wiggins
With his great jumpshot
Knicks front office - don’t be STUPID! Do the right thing and take the sure bet. If not the fans are gonna burn you
Mark my words. He'll be the best player to come out of this draft.
I hope so
@@jayfrmbrklyn4543 So do the Knicks lol
Pick 3 was not that bad for the Knicks, RJ and Ja are good options
People wonder why Cam Reddish had an underwhelming season, in the clips of him being selfish it was almost Cam who was open and didn't get the ball. He had to play as a third option and the 2nd option hogged it way too much. RJ reminds me of Harden, he will do great things by himself, but won't be able to fit in with other stars around him. Hopefully that changes but he's way too aggressive at times and doesn't defer to his teammates enough.
Richard W the funny thing is that he was the 1 st option😂 and Zion still put up better stats, without rj Zion might have averaged 27-29 points because of the increased usage, and cam would probably get 18 to 20. RJ just needs some work he’s a dog🔥🔥
He would go second in the draft if the Grizzlies were a ready to win team. But since they would still be in rebuild mode I understand why they would pick Ja instead since he is more exciting and will fill seats.
Yeah but they aren’t ready to win
Win what? The 9th seed?
Ja is a way better player also!
Today's NBA is about 3-pointers. 😎😎😎
A weakness for Barrett
This will be a easy draft for Knicks i think. Unlike other times where they have to think different and usually get some shitty player from Europe. This time all they have to do is listen to New Orleans for the pick. I am not worried.
@Clutch7 He got in allstar because first choice got injured(I think it was Wall of Wizards). He is a shittty person with all the trouble we are hearing these days. Time will prove if he is really a shitty player or not.
6:15 double dribble
I'll laugh if the Knicks trade him to my cavs
The fact we have Fizdale and young players makes me hopeful that we can become great again especially if we pull 2 solid F/As for years to come.
Well Fizdale turned out to be a terrible coach.
Players like him, the game doesn’t.
Triple double threat 👀
I never get why people get the height wrong when they have the shit in front of there face
RJ's nonexistent right hand game is a deal-breaker. That skill should already be somewhat present by now. The Pels already had Austin Rivers who was forced to drive to the basket, while unsuccessfully trying to recapture his college outside shooting consistentcy, but being off-hand limited, his drives were easily-guardable and became a predictable crutch. Nine years later, Rivers still doesn't have an off-hand game (or outside shot). Pels better re-sign AD.
If the Knicks draft him I swear we finally got what we needed this guy is a scorer
His playstyle looks like Derozan without Midrange
Demar staple food is mid range
My biggest concern is he doesn’t seem particularly intelligent on the court. Very reactionary when things slow down.
Great when he can use his instincts and things happen quickly. I like him all the same.
E-Man5805 so wasn’t Kobe
He's averaging 20 points per game in his third season 🤯
One thing i noticed is that he doesnt really have a layup package. He just barrels into people. Hopefully he can develop something before he plays!
I still think hes the safest pick for anyone. Zion is a big project. Morant is a project as well and he needs to go to a team that fits him.
I c a left handed Paul Pierce, not bad lol Knicks or Lakers
Almost identical to James harden... the left hand game is something else! Only difference is RJ isn’t a lethal shooter like harden... time will tell folks
ALL RISE he’s doesn’t have Harden’s lateral shiftiness
He's not as fluid or shifty as Harden is. He's stiff & jerky af
Safest pick tbh, not overly dependent on his athleticism, crafty scorer, can get to the line. If he continues to improve his jumpshot he’s gonna be a nightmare.
WELCOME TO NEW FUCKING YORK!!!!!
Too many left drives and he doesn’t seem to have a good right side. He also needs a 3 point shot in this day an age - not buying into his game.
Kids got the complete package can't wait for summer league
Has no right but still a great scorer
Damon Christian he started using his right at the end of the season he will learn I remember harden was like this
RJ should definitely go 3rd anyone with a top 3 pick has got a good pick also don't sleep on Goga Bitadze I reckon he will be drafted like 9th then put up a good enough rookie season that people will question if he should have been top 3 or not.
Elan Castle nah he sucks morant is better
- A Lakers fan
@@Realone031 I am not saying morrant is worse I think Zion 1 morrant 2 Barrett 3 goga 4 though he could go well enough to be why not 3 maybe though I reckon he will be picked around 9
Elan Castle ik I’m a laker fan
@@Realone031 would you trade kuzma, lonzo and Ingram for Davis if yes would you do them plus a first round pick
This video feels like I’m watching a Andrew Wiggins pre draft video 😂😂
Left HANDS are rare someone like him on the Knicks its CLIPPED
The amount of times Tre Jones is seen wide open on the corner when Barrett drives is pure comedy
tre jones cant shoot thats why lol duke had no shooting reddish has far too inconsistent
@@Carbogarbo42 I wouldn't have passed it to him either
64th percentile on pull-up jumpers, but 41st percentile on catch-and-shoot jumpers. 4.9 assists, 8.6 rebounds per 40 mins. There's a lot to like about RJ, but man I do wonder if his bad shot selection will carry over into the NBA. The Knicks obviously should take him if he's there & they don't trade him, but they should look to pair him with a Tremont Waters type of point guard to set up the offense and let RJ do some secondary scoring like a lot of these clips in here. He'll also be a lot better with shooting around... but the Knicks don't have a lot of that.... yet.
If this were the 2017 draft he would have went #1...2016, 2018 he’d go 2 or 1. Don’t let the Zion hype let you sleep on him.
True indeed. He'll be just fine
Pls NY don’t fuck up another pick. Don’t try act smart by taking someone like Culver. I wouldn’t mind Garland tho
Get a right hand ✋ stop trying to be like kobe! Be like RJ. Hopefully this kid get a great head coach that'll teach him the way! Baby harden right now but he could turn into a cj miles if ur not careful wit him lol #roleplayer
Name a lefty with a consistent right hand ? Harden , manu etc goes to their left hand all the time with no problem
@Clutch7 for over 20years so don't play that shit with me . 90% of the time he went left wtf . Most lefty don't go right often it's absolutely necessary to have but not a necessity
Yeah NOLA need to go for Zion and RJ. Do they have shooters though?
If they trade AD they'll have enough cap space to sign shooters like Davis Bertans, Rodney McGruder and shit like that.
I’m anxious to see how RJ Cam and Zion each do next season.
Godson Of Steve Nash
Demar is DOO DOOO BRO
This seems like a solid review
Pelicans should trade Davis to the Knicks for the 3rd pick. Zion and Barrett will dominate the league together in a few years.
The Knicks know what they have to do
Lakers need him
He’s a dog but he’ll have to expand his offense game at the next level. He’s either a left hand driver or a spot up 3.
Cam Hicks exactly it. He has a mvp mentality but he’s got some work to do.
what are the knicks waiting for draft this kid dont waste him this dud got a star talent,, please
Watch the Lakers get RJ
Okay, but you're wrong. He only uses his left hand and NBA defenders are going to take his left away and make him go right. He also can't shoot from the outside yet, he has poor shot selection, and he turns it over a lot. He is going to struggle early in his career until he develops moves and finishes with his right and improves in the other areas I mentioned.
He's 18, that's as normal as anything I've seen. I fully expect him to be working on those things as we speak.
His mindset reminds me of Kobe and melo. I hope though he's more like Kobe than melo . Mentality wise
Weed becomes legal, Raptors make Finals, good year for Canada 🍁
2020 XD weed kills brain cells
This guy might score alot but he won't shoot over 45%
Im going to be upset if we pass on him, talking about we want the 5th pick, no we dont !! We want RJ
If the Knicks trade or don’t pick him, I’m done with them. F*ck it I’ll just root for the Nets
Depends on the team
Rj is the most nba ready prospect don’t @ me