The 2019-20 New York Knicks season was a year of transition and growth, highlighted by the debut of third overall draft pick RJ Barrett and the emergence of Mitchell Robinson as a defensive force. While the team faced challenges that led to a mid-season coaching change to Mike Miller, they showed significant resilience and improved play under his guidance, finishing with a 21-45 record before the season was shortened. The campaign also marked the beginning of a new leadership era with the appointment of Leon Rose as President, setting a hopeful foundation for the franchise's future development. The third overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, RJ Barrett was a versatile scoring wing for the New York Knicks who averaged over 18 points per game and earned two NBA Rising Stars selections during his five-season tenure with the franchise.