RJ Barrett Declares Himself The Best Player In The NBA Draft

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Barrett has high hopes for himself.

Some of the NBA's worst teams will find out about the future of their franchise tonight as the NBA Draft Lottery is going down. Whoever wins the lottery will get the first overall pick in the draft, where they will most likely select Zion Williamson. If you're the New York Knicks though, you're looking at trading the first overall pick for Anthony Davis, something that already has the Knicks fanbase in a tizzy. 

While many believe Williamson is the best player in the draft, his teammate at Duke, RJ Barrett, thinks otherwise. The Canadian Blue Devils star appeared on ESPN's Get Up this morning where he showed just how confident he is in his game.

"Of course," Barrett said in regards to whether or not he's the best player in the draft. "I believe in my abilities. Who doesn't think that they're the best? I've put in the work and time just like everybody else. So, yes, I do believe I'm the best player."

As of right now, Barrett is believed to be a top three player in the draft, although Williamson and Ja Morant are considered the better of the three players. Regardless of what the pundits say, Barrett's status as a prospect will rest in the hands of the franchises that will get a chance to draft him.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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