Born on June 14, 2000, in Toronto, Canada, Rowan Alexander "RJ" Barrett Jr. is a Canadian professional basketball player who currently plays as a shooting guard for the New York Knicks and is currently playing his 3rd NBA season. He attended Duke University, where he played college basketball for one season, where he was named to the All-ACC first team and the ACC All-Freshman team. Barrett was selected by the New York Knicks as the third overall in the 2019 NBA draft. He made his NBA debut in October 2019 and has since become a key player for the Knicks. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2020.
RJ Barrett is known for his scoring skills, particularly his driving and finishing at the rim. The Canadian guard represents his national team in the 2017 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup and the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Who are RJ Barrett’s parents
On June 14 2000, the Knicks guard was born to mother, Kesha Duhaney and father, Rowan Barrett Sr. in Toronto, Canada. "His father also shares a basketball background; he is a former professional basketball player and a member of the Canadian national basketball team, representing them in the 2000 Summer Olympics. He currently serves as the executive vice president and general manager of the Canadian national basketball team."
"Barrett's mother hails from Brooklyn, New York. She was a sprinter and long jump athlete during her college days at St. John's University. Later, she was part of the Imperial Bank of Commerce in Canada." Both of his parents first met at St. John's University and have continued to stay together.
Also, RJ Barrett's aunt, Dahlia Duhaney, won a gold medal at the 1991 IAAF World Championships as part of the Jamaican team in the 4 × 100m relay.
What nationality are RJ Barrett’s parents?
RJ Barrett's parents, Kesha Duhaney and Rowan Barrett Sr. are of Jamaican descent and hold Canadian nationality.
Who is RJ Barrett’s girlfriend, Hailey Brown?
RJ Barrett is currently in a relationship with his university friend, Hailey Brown, They both attended Duke University. Hailey Brown was a highly regarded five-star recruit in college and later declared for the 2019 NBA draft.
She played for the Michigan Wolverines, where she established herself as a skilled 3-point shooter and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. She also led Michigan to several NCAA tournaments.
After completing her education, she successfully established her own hair extension business.
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FAQs
A. RJ Barrett's parents are of Jamaican descent and hold Canadian Nationality.
A. The 22-year-old guard from the New York Knicks was born on June 14, 2000. Barrett is reported as being 214 lb or 97 kg and 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 meters) tall.
A. RJ Barrett will be earning a base salary of $ 23.8 million in the upcoming 2023-24 season, as he signed a contract extension with the New York Knicks.
A. Yes, RJ Barrett has Jamaican heritage. While he was born in Canada, his father, Rowan Barrett Sr., is Jamaican.
