Can any knicks fan explain what’s going on? Did he just hit a wall?
Not really a Knicks fan but I have MSG so I have watched every game this season mainly to watch RJ develop and some other young guys on the team like Mitchell Robinson
Couple of things
Yes he could be hitting a wall and teams have adjusted to him
That is only a percentage of it
But it is more than that
He plays next to too many vets who
1) only look for their shot trying to bolster their stats
2) constantly freeze him out
guys like Morris, Randle, Payton, Portis etc.
Not only that
3) he is stuck in the corner while Payton and Randle dribble the ball for the majority of the clock
4) the spacing is VERY POOR around him
This cannot be stressed enough
He needs spacing to thrive as he is not a good shooter yet so his main strength is driving to the basket
He is not even one of the primary ball handlers on the team
All in all, he is not being used properly, is not the focal point, and is surrounded by very poor spacing with him mainly being used as a spot up shooter in the corner
He is not being put in a position to succeed