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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