
Knicks’ RJ Barrett proving that ‘crazy’ rookie voters blew it
NY Post
On June 20, 2019, NBA commissioner Adam Silver stepped to the podium at the Barclays Center and announced the Knicks were taking RJ Barrett as the third pick in the NBA Draft.
Barrett, in his new pink suit designed especially for draft night, pumped his two fists. His father, Rowan Barrett, punched the air. Spike Lee, in his blue Knicks jersey, clapped madly — on hand to see the player with Brooklyn roots get drafted by the Knicks.More Related News

Suddenly, someone had hit a rewind button and everyone had been transported back seven months. It was early spring instead of late fall, it was broiling hot outside the arena walls and not freezing cold. Everyone was back at TD Garden. There were 19,156 frenzied fans on their feet begging for blood, poised for the kill.












