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Wasserman: 5 NBA Rookies Who Can Exceed Expectations in 18-19
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CrushAlot
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9/12/2018  5:14 PM
Mitchell Robinson, C, New York Knicks
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Mitchell Robinson seems like a lock to outperform his draft position after the former McDonald's All-American fell to No. 36.

Having skipped college, it had been reasonable to assume Robinson would spend significant time in the G League. He lacks both skill and general discipline. But he may not need either to contribute as a rookie.

His 34.7 player efficiency rating led summer league (minimum four games), where he shot 66.7 percent and was the only player since 2004 to average four blocks per game, per RealGM.com.

Robinson's elite tools, explosiveness and nose for the ball should continue translating to easy baskets off lobs, dump-downs and offensive rebounds. Though he's bound to get lost defensively, he'll still add rim protection with his quick jump, length and aggressiveness.

The New York Knicks won't rush back Kristaps Porzingis from his torn ACL. And once they're eliminated from playoff contention, Enes Kanter won't be playing 30-plus minutes. Robinson has emerged as a key building block in New York. He'll have plenty of chances, even as a rookie, to develop and produce in 2018-19.

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9/14/2018  1:58 PM
Mitchell Robinson has the athletic ability and the high B.Ball IQ to be a top candidate for ROY !!!
It will be up to new coach Fix (Fizdale) .. Im hoping we give Joakim Noah playing time off the bench in lineups alongside Mitch Robinson.
Noah & Robinson would make a great frontline to bring off the bench in Robinson's rookie season.
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9/16/2018  7:35 AM
I really don't see them having Mitchell Robinson on the main team to begin the season. He is good, but he really needs to spend more time in a structured offense and defense. I would send him to the G-league for two-three months and then bring him up around January/February, like they did with Burke last year. This will give Robinson a chance to play big minutes. It will also give the team a chance to see what Kornet can do. We should try to trade Kanter, even if it is just for a second round pick. Our centers next year will likely be Kornet and Robinson, plus we will probably sign a vet on a minimum deal as insurance.
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9/16/2018  2:53 PM
I don't see him a ROY candidate as he has not played in a long time.
High IQ I don't know because I think he will be a fouling machine if he does not develop poise to understand the pace and speed of the game.
Does he have the fundamentals down and the poise to execute at the NBA level?
Don't get me wrong, IM excited about his upside but I can see this taking a more than a rookie campaign. Nalod tapers down expectations but I don't have to be right or wrong here.
Im going to enjoy his rookie of the year campaign as much as anyone if it comes to fruition!
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9/17/2018  11:30 AM
Nalod wrote:I don't see him a ROY candidate as he has not played in a long time.
High IQ I don't know because I think he will be a fouling machine if he does not develop poise to understand the pace and speed of the game.
Does he have the fundamentals down and the poise to execute at the NBA level?
Don't get me wrong, IM excited about his upside but I can see this taking a more than a rookie campaign. Nalod tapers down expectations but I don't have to be right or wrong here.
Im going to enjoy his rookie of the year campaign as much as anyone if it comes to fruition!

I agree. I hope he proves me wrong. But look back at the stats of guys like Camby, Capela and DeAndre Jordan and you'll notice it took them at least two years to start seeing starter type minutes. And those were arguably more polished than MitchRob when they first came into the league. I expect to see plenty of flashes along with a bunch of groan inducing bonehead plays. I'm good with that.
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Wasserman: 5 NBA Rookies Who Can Exceed Expectations in 18-19

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