Discover the career path of RJ Barrett, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
RJ Barrett is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He was drafted third overall by the New York Knicks in 2019 following a single season playing college basketball for Duke University. Barrett is known for his scoring ability and athleticism.
In 2023, RJ Barrett and the Canadian national team won their first ever World Cup medal, and first medal at a major global tournament since the 1936 Summer Olympics.
On August 3, 2014, RJ Barrett scored 37 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a 93–53 win over Quebec at an under-15 provincial tournament.
In February 2015, RJ Barrett was named MVP of the Guy Vetrie Memorial tournament after scoring 41 points and making the game-winning shot for REDA in a 74–72 win over BTB Academy.
In September 2015, RJ Barrett transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, to elevate his basketball career.
On April 15, 2016, RJ Barrett tallied 22 points and eight rebounds at the 2016 Jordan Brand Classic International Game, earning the game's MVP honors.
On January 16, 2017, RJ Barrett recorded 21 points in a 73–67 win over Bishop Montgomery High School, helping Montverde win the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
On July 31, 2017, RJ Barrett reclassified to the 2018 class, aiming to enter college a year earlier.
On November 10, 2017, RJ Barrett announced his commitment to attend Duke University for the 2018-2019 season.
On November 28, 2017, RJ Barrett scored 29 points in his season opener for Montverde Academy.
On January 11, 2018, RJ Barrett scored 24 points in a nationally televised game against Orlando Christian Prep.
On June 20, 2019, RJ Barrett was drafted by the New York Knicks with the third overall pick in the NBA draft.
On October 23, 2019, RJ Barrett made his NBA debut for the New York Knicks, scoring 21 points in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
On December 21, 2020, the New York Knicks announced that they exercised their third-year option on RJ Barrett, showing their confidence in his potential.
On January 6, 2022, RJ Barrett scored 13 points and six assists, including a contested game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, securing a 108–105 victory for the Knicks over the Boston Celtics.
On September 1, 2022, RJ Barrett re-signed with the Knicks on a four-year, $120M deal, becoming the first player since Charlie Ward in 1999 to agree to a multiyear extension after a rookie deal with the Knicks.
On December 30, 2023, RJ Barrett was traded by the Knicks to the Toronto Raptors along with Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round draft pick, in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn.
In 2023, RJ Barrett and the Canadian national team qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, securing a spot at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
On January 1, 2024, RJ Barrett made his debut with his hometown Raptors, scoring 19 points and securing nine rebounds in a 124–121 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On January 7, 2024, RJ Barrett achieved a season-high score of 37 points, along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists in a 133–118 win over the Golden State Warriors.
On November 1, 2024, RJ Barrett recorded a season-high 33 points and achieved a then career-high 12 assists in a 131–125 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2023, RJ Barrett and the Canadian national team qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIBA Basketball World Cup, securing a spot at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
In 2024, RJ Barrett was named to Canada's roster for the Summer Olympics in Paris.
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