The first three picks fell into place the way most people thought they would, and the Knicks selected RJ Barrett, the player they had seemingly targeted throughout the draft process, with the third-overall pick.
Players and fans alike seemed to all be in agreement with the selection.
Here's a look at some of the reaction to Barrett becoming the newest member of the Knicks ...
Loud applause from the crowd at the Barclays Center when the RJ Barrett pick is announced: pic.twitter.com/eZ9kFFXLcf
- Ian Begley (@IanBegley) June 21, 2019
My dawg @RjBarrett6 real one! Welcome to NY officially 🙌
- Allonzo Trier (@ISO_ZO) June 21, 2019
.@RjBarrett6 welcome to the "Worlds Most Famous Arena" @TheGarden #msg #knicks.
- Wally Szczerbiak (@wallyball) June 20, 2019
Welcome to NYC !! Let's be Great @RjBarrett6 🔷🔶
- Damyean Dotson 🏁 (@wholeteamDot) June 21, 2019
Congrats to the YnG boy @RjBarrett6 on going to NYC. I love this for him. David FiZdale will help him become a star!
- DWade (@DwyaneWade) June 21, 2019
"The Maple Mamba is in New York!!!" pic.twitter.com/upkNGqjJUH
- SNY (@SNYtv) June 21, 2019