The latest on Zion, Ja and R.J. from NBA Draft Media Day

Here’s the latest from projected top three picks Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and R.J. Barrett from NBA Draft Media Day:

**R.J. Barrett says he’s excited about the Knicks even if Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving don’t come

**Zion Williamson is ready to be the ‘face’ of the New Orleans Pelicans

**On the eve of the NBA Draft, Zion Williamson, Ja Morant reflect on their AAU days

**Darius Garland works out for Knicks, says he’s on their radar

**Here’s my @fox5ny hit with the great @TinaCervasio on Knicks target R.J. Barrett

And here’s RJ and Zion having a little fun at Media Day:

RJ Barrett: What does it feel like being the best prospect since LeBron James?

Zion Williamson: It feels like being RJ Barrett.

(Via @gswchris) pic.twitter.com/sV2ZKz2mC2
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) June 19, 2019

Written by Adam Zagoria

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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle. A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.