Knicks Envision RJ Barrett As More Small Forward

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 1:21 pm

The New York Knicks new coaching staff envisions RJ Barrett as more of a small forward than shooting guard with the thought of giving him less ballhandling responsibilities early in possessions.

David Fizdale started Barrett at point guard on opening night last season.

The Knicks hired Johnnie Bryant as an assistant coach this offseason. Bryant helped in the development of Donovan Mitchell and has already made an impact on Barrett.

“I always set goals for myself, but I’ll keep that to myself’’ Barrett said. “I’m feeling good about the season, really good. We got a hard-working group and hard-working coaches. I’m excited to see what this group will do this year.’’

Via Marc Berman/New York Post

njknicks · Post #2 » by **njknicks** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 2:04 pm

Translation = SG Bradley Beal 2022 sweepstakes

mtcan · Post #3 » by **mtcan** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:09 pm

njknicks wrote:Translation = SG Bradley Beal 2022 sweepstakes

lol...no. "SG=some big name free agent"...is never thr right answer. How many times do you have to get spurned before you accept this?

SG is that Quickley guy.

luss54321 · Post #4 » by **luss54321** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:20 pm

There's very little difference between SGs and SFs in today's NBA. On most teams the positions are interchangeable. Strange comment to make.

Moahst · Post #5 » by **Moahst** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 3:26 pm

Who can he guard? I doubt it's SFs.

MegaK · Post #6 » by **MegaK** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:58 pm

yo the knicks dumb.

Obitron64 · Post #7 » by **Obitron64** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 5:16 pm

luss54321 wrote:There's very little difference between SGs and SFs in today's NBA. On most teams the positions are interchangeable. Strange comment to make.

SF tend to be worse shooting taller SG.

shizzle · Post #8 » by **shizzle** » Mon Dec 21, 2020 6:29 pm

Obitron64 wrote:
luss54321 wrote:There's very little difference between SGs and SFs in today's NBA. On most teams the positions are interchangeable. Strange comment to make.

SF tend to be worse shooting taller SG.

Thats only true in some cases and system specific. The main difference is usually the reliance on ball handling in the offence and also sharing some duties with the PG. The ability to slash and get to the rim and create is a different skillset. RJ is def not a shooting guard or a PG. They obviously have high hopes for this kid but you can't get blood from a stone!