RJ Barrett

[B-Ball Freak]

Stepping up without Zion and solidifying himself as the number 2 pick.

[Duke4life831]

RJ has been playing very well, monster game for him last night! He's a solid #2 pick at this time and possibly even #1 if not for Zion's star power. He's a more versatile player than Zion but I can't see any team turning down the opportunity for Zion who's already a superstar attraction.

I actually think the lack of versatility for RJ is one of his biggest issues. I don't see much versatility with his game. He's not a guy that can guard multiple positions, offensively he is a ball dominant guard that needs the ball to make him impact.

Zion on the other hand is very versatile defensively, and on offense can make a huge impact on or off the ball.

With that said, this last 4-5 game stretch seems to have solidified RJ as the #2 guy in this draft. He has taken much smarter shots as of late.

[King Ken]

RJ has been playing very well, monster game for him last night! He's a solid #2 pick at this time and possibly even #1 if not for Zion's star power. He's a more versatile player than Zion but I can't see any team turning down the opportunity for Zion who's already a superstar attraction.

I actually think the lack of versatility for RJ is one of his biggest issues. I don't see much versatility with his game. He's not a guy that can guard multiple positions, offensively he is a ball dominant guard that needs the ball to make him impact.

Zion on the other hand is very versatile defensively, and on offense can make a huge impact on or off the ball.

With that said, this last 4-5 game stretch seems to have solidified RJ as the #2 guy in this draft. He has taken much smarter shots as of late.

He reminds me a lot of Kent Bazemore on defense. I don't see a negative defensive prospect but I don't see a plus one and he can guard 2/3.

His offensive game is a lot like Harden and Luka. He is way more advanced on that end of the floor

[13th Man]

RJ has been playing very well, monster game for him last night! He's a solid #2 pick at this time and possibly even #1 if not for Zion's star power. He's a more versatile player than Zion but I can't see any team turning down the opportunity for Zion who's already a superstar attraction.

I actually think the lack of versatility for RJ is one of his biggest issues. I don't see much versatility with his game. He's not a guy that can guard multiple positions, offensively he is a ball dominant guard that needs the ball to make him impact.

Zion on the other hand is very versatile defensively, and on offense can make a huge impact on or off the ball.

With that said, this last 4-5 game stretch seems to have solidified RJ as the #2 guy in this draft. He has taken much smarter shots as of late.

I probably should have clarified offensive versatility rather than overall versatility in that he can score from more areas on the court and also be very effective on both ends of a fast break.

[13th Man]

RJ has been playing very well, monster game for him last night! He's a solid #2 pick at this time and possibly even #1 if not for Zion's star power. He's a more versatile player than Zion but I can't see any team turning down the opportunity for Zion who's already a superstar attraction.

I actually think the lack of versatility for RJ is one of his biggest issues. I don't see much versatility with his game. He's not a guy that can guard multiple positions, offensively he is a ball dominant guard that needs the ball to make him impact.

Zion on the other hand is very versatile defensively, and on offense can make a huge impact on or off the ball.

With that said, this last 4-5 game stretch seems to have solidified RJ as the #2 guy in this draft. He has taken much smarter shots as of late.

He reminds me a lot of Kent Bazemore on defense. I don't see a negative defensive prospect but I don't see a plus one and he can guard 2/3.

His offensive game is a lot like Harden and Luka. He is way more advanced on that end of the floor

I haven't been focusing on his defensive game too much to be honest, something I should pay closer attention to.

That's a good comparison offensively, a blend of Harden and Luka, obviously he's not as good as either one of them but just his style of play in that he has a good nose for the basket. As long as he's not forcing up stupid shots like he did earlier on in the season he should be able to put up some solid numbers all around.

[King Ken]

I actually think the lack of versatility for RJ is one of his biggest issues. I don't see much versatility with his game. He's not a guy that can guard multiple positions, offensively he is a ball dominant guard that needs the ball to make him impact.

Zion on the other hand is very versatile defensively, and on offense can make a huge impact on or off the ball.

With that said, this last 4-5 game stretch seems to have solidified RJ as the #2 guy in this draft. He has taken much smarter shots as of late.

He reminds me a lot of Kent Bazemore on defense. I don't see a negative defensive prospect but I don't see a plus one and he can guard 2/3.

His offensive game is a lot like Harden and Luka. He is way more advanced on that end of the floor

I haven't been focusing on his defensive game too much to be honest, something I should pay closer attention to.

That's a good comparison offensively, a blend of Harden and Luka, obviously he's not as good as either one of them but just his style of play in that he has a good nose for the basket. As long as he's not forcing up stupid shots like he did earlier on in the season he should be able to put up some solid numbers all around.

Luka is so polished but so is R.J. R.J. might have been the most polished wing out of HS we have seen. He just doesn't have the ceiling of someone like Zion. Luka is more polished than R.J. but Luka is probably the most polished 19 y.o. ever. Harden was the least polished of the three but had the most upside of the three to me. R.J. will probably fall somewhere in the middle. He would be a clear #1 pick if it didn't have Zion who would be #1 in this class and last year's class with the way he has improved and performed this year.

[Roddy B for 3]

RJ has been playing very well, monster game for him last night! He's a solid #2 pick at this time and possibly even #1 if not for Zion's star power. He's a more versatile player than Zion but I can't see any team turning down the opportunity for Zion who's already a superstar attraction.

I actually think the lack of versatility for RJ is one of his biggest issues. I don't see much versatility with his game. He's not a guy that can guard multiple positions, offensively he is a ball dominant guard that needs the ball to make him impact.

Zion on the other hand is very versatile defensively, and on offense can make a huge impact on or off the ball.

With that said, this last 4-5 game stretch seems to have solidified RJ as the #2 guy in this draft. He has taken much smarter shots as of late.

He reminds me a lot of Kent Bazemore on defense. I don't see a negative defensive prospect but I don't see a plus one and he can guard 2/3.

His offensive game is a lot like Harden and Luka. He is way more advanced on that end of the floor

Do you think RJ is a better offensive option than Cullver or Langford?

[King Ken]

I actually think the lack of versatility for RJ is one of his biggest issues. I don't see much versatility with his game. He's not a guy that can guard multiple positions, offensively he is a ball dominant guard that needs the ball to make him impact.

Zion on the other hand is very versatile defensively, and on offense can make a huge impact on or off the ball.

With that said, this last 4-5 game stretch seems to have solidified RJ as the #2 guy in this draft. He has taken much smarter shots as of late.

He reminds me a lot of Kent Bazemore on defense. I don't see a negative defensive prospect but I don't see a plus one and he can guard 2/3.

His offensive game is a lot like Harden and Luka. He is way more advanced on that end of the floor

Do you think RJ is a better offensive option than Cullver or Langford?

Easily.

[delaney8]

I think the spacing in the NBA will help RJ. Teams just pack the paint against Duke since they don't have good perimeter shooters.

[EMG518]

Admittedly I have definitely missed on guys before, but I just don't get what the hype is around him. He seems like an inefficient basketball player. The defensive impact seems lackluster and his versatility on offense seems limited. He cant shoot well enough yet, I don't think anyone would bet on him ever being considered a good shooter, there is no in between game for him, and he isn't anything special getting to the rim at the ft rate he is currently shooting.

[Alatan]

Admittedly I have definitely missed on guys before, but I just don't get what the hype is around him. He seems like an inefficient basketball player. The defensive impact seems lackluster and his versatility on offense seems limited. He cant shoot well enough yet, I don't think anyone would bet on him ever being considered a good shooter, there is no in between game for him, and he isn't anything special getting to the rim at the ft rate he is currently shooting.

Its basically Canadian fans hyping the hell out of him after some success in kids international competition. His type of game works on the college level and inferior competitions but once he hits the NBA it will be a rude awakening.

[clyde21]

Barrett just broke Bagley's record for points by a freshmen

wasn't very efficient but this guy is a fkn dog

[VanWest82]

Like, Duke has a decent team even without Zion yet they can barely get past Wake at home. Barrett is everywhere but he isn't helping his team win. I lost count of how many times Wake scored on him despite the fact that K hides him on the worst offensive player or as part of interior zone. There was a stretch in the first half where Wake was straight up hunting him on switches, and they were getting good looks each time. RJ's 28/5/4 stat line is empty calories.

[Nazrmohamed]

Like, Duke has a decent team even without Zion yet they can barely get past Wake at home. Barrett is everywhere but he isn't helping his team win. I lost count of how many times Wake scored on him despite the fact that K hides him on the worst offensive player or as part of interior zone. There was a stretch in the first half where Wake was straight up hunting him on switches, and they were getting good looks each time. RJ's 28/5/4 stat line is empty calories.

They are a decent team when 2 of the 3 are being aggresive. A night like tonight for Reddish puts more pressure on RJ to score and he did and they won so idk why youd say his stats are empty. If anything what hes gotta figure out is that you cant be that bad a FT shooter if you're gonna be that aggressive. Just keeping the game going at that point when you couldve closed out a team.

[clyde21]

Like, Duke has a decent team even without Zion yet they can barely get past Wake at home. Barrett is everywhere but he isn't helping his team win. I lost count of how many times Wake scored on him despite the fact that K hides him on the worst offensive player or as part of interior zone. There was a stretch in the first half where Wake was straight up hunting him on switches, and they were getting good looks each time. RJ's 28/5/4 stat line is empty calories.

well, Cam and Jack combined for 4-19 on the night, and tbh coach K is flat out overrated

[MonkeyBallZJr]

Like, Duke has a decent team even without Zion yet they can barely get past Wake at home. Barrett is everywhere but he isn't helping his team win. I lost count of how many times Wake scored on him despite the fact that K hides him on the worst offensive player or as part of interior zone. There was a stretch in the first half where Wake was straight up hunting him on switches, and they were getting good looks each time. RJ's 28/5/4 stat line is empty calories.

Without those so called empty stats, his team would of lost. This kid just just broke Duke's freshmen scoring record but let's just diminish his accomplishments and call it empty stats.

[RaptorsLife]

Man he really really really needs to correct his free throw throw shooting.

Not sure if mechanical or he gets the yips but he damn good to be choking at line

[clyde21]

Man he really really really needs to correct his free throw throw shooting.

Not sure if mechanical or he gets the yips but he damn good to be choking at line

yea for sure...a lot of his game is going to be predicated on getting to the line so he needs to start hitting those.

[kobyz]

he's probabley gonna be at least as good as Demar Derozan but i also see a Clyde Drexler ceiling...

[VanWest82]

Another highly ineffectual game from Barrett despite the big stat line. His defense seems to be getting worse as the season goes along.