RJ Barrett is heading to one of the biggest stages on Earth after the Mississauga, Ontario native was selected 3rd overall by the New York Knicks in the 2019 NBA Draft on Thursday night.
 

 

The New York #Knicks select 🇨🇦 RJ #Barrett with the 3rd overall pick! #NBADraft

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The first three picks were leaked well before the draft got underway, but that didn’t change anything the moment the pick became official and Knicks fans celebrated their team’s newest addition throughout the city.
 

The Knicks haven’t made the playoffs or finished above .500 since the 2012-13 season, so Knicks fans are hoping that Barrett can help change the culture as soon as possible.
 

 

RJ #Barrett got a little emotional after his father, Rowan, surprised him mid-interview.

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