RJ Barrett Laughed at Carmelo Anthony's Criticism on Video After Knicks-Raptors Trade

Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett laughed off criticism directed his way from New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony.

On his 7PM in Brooklyn show, Anthony called Barrett "just a bland player," both in terms of his personality and his lack of consistency on the court.

Barrett responded by calling the comments "funny," per Peter Botte and Stefan Bondy of the New York Post.

"Because the next day I had four points," he said. "The game before I had 24, so he was almost right. … He's a Hall of Famer, man."

Barrett first referenced Toronto's 145-113 loss to the Utah Jazz, which saw him shoot 2-of-9 from the floor for four points. Two nights before, he had 24 points. Three nights later, he had 24 points again. His performances almost fit Anthony's critique to a T.

In terms of the bigger picture, Barrett's four-plus seasons with the Knicks probably won't be the source of many fond memories, either. The 23-year-old showed some flashes in New York but failed to make a superstar leap.

Perhaps returning to his hometown and escaping the regular scrutiny that comes with playing for the Knicks will help Barrett chart a new path for his career.