RJ Barrett
Basketball player for the New York Knicks
Born
June 14th, 2000
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 2000, this Canadian basketball player played college basketball for Duke University, where he was a standout player. After a successful freshman season, entered the 2019 NBA Draft and was selected third overall by the New York Knicks. Since joining the NBA, established himself as a key player for the Knicks, contributing significantly to the team’s performance in the league.
Played for Duke University
Drafted third overall by the New York Knicks
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