NBA Summer League 2019: Knicks vs Pelicans - 3 Talking Points from Zion Williamson's first game

#3 RJ Barrett exhibits an uncharacteristic shooting slump; Frank Jackson soars for 30

RJ Barrett had a tough night

Barrett has been projected to be the face of the Knicks franchise for the foreseeable future. But the way things unfolded in his debut NBA game, he didn't look as promising as everyone expected. He had to wait until the end of the first quarter to record his first bucket on the professional landscape.

Before the fourth and the last period commenced, RJ had shot a miserable 4-of-17 from the field including an abysmal 1-of-8 from beyond the arc. He finished with just 10 points for his team as they trailed by 6 at the abrupt halt of the game.

On the other hand, 21-year-old Frank Jackson of the Pelicans stepped up and took serious advantage of the free spotlight. He exploded for a game-high score of 30 points on an impressive 11-of-17 shooting night from the floor - which included 5 three-pointers as well.

Frank Jackson (30 PTS) puts on the burners and takes flight for the @PelicansNBA slam! #NBASummer@nyknicks/@PelicansNBA on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/IiyuD2GjGK

— NBA (@NBA) July 6, 2019