RJ came into the year as the number one recruit out of the 2018 high school class. Barrett lived up to the hype but just couldn’t continue to be number one with the emergence of Zion. Still, RJ is going to make a team very very happy in the coming years.

Strengths:

As competitive as they come; has a motor that keeps on turning till the final whistle

Crafty going through traffic and has shown good ability to finish through contact

Not flashy, but has a very effective handle for his size

Has size, movement, strength and length to defend multiple positions

Draws fouls consistently

Clear playmaking potential

Explosive leaper

Leads the break with his speed and positioning

Great finisher in transition

Moves somewhat awkwardly but uses that to his advantage

Cons:

Absurdly questionable shot selection

Didn’t always give 100% effort on defense

Awkward shot mechanics but definitely could improve with some work

Below average ft shooting and 3pt shooting numbers

Barely moves off-ball but could be the result of poor coaching

Poor touch on floaters outside 5ish ft of the basket

Overall:

RJ is very raw but once he starts developing more of a touch and a better feel for the game he could be one of the 5 best SGs in the league. If he turns into a dangerous shooter, then the sky is the limit for him.

Pro Comparison: Donovan Mitchell/Bradley Beal(If the shot comes along)

Pro Potential: Perennial All-Star