The New York Knicks may have discovered a jewel in Mitchell Robinson

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Last September, on the eve of the training camp, the Knicks traded Carmelo Anthony against Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and

After an extremely disappointing 2017-18 season at OKC, Anthony and the Thunder are expected to split this summer, while Oklahoma City is desperate to get rid of Melo.Mag McDermott's salary has been redirected to Dallas He signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, but Kanter opted for the final year of his contract, but he should not stay in New York after this season.

and the only player in this Carmelo's highly-discussed business that is likely to remain in New York or Oklahoma City is the player chosen by the Knicks with the second-round pick, Mitchell Robinson.

The Knicks signed a four-year contract with Robinson on Sunday afternoon, which is expected to keep him in New York until 2022.

With the approach of the 2018 draft, there was little doubt about Robinson's immense talent. Based solely on size and athletics, he was destined for the first round. In fact, in Rivals.com's final standing of the 2017 high school class, Robinson sits ninth overall, just behind Collin Sexton and Wendell Carter, and a place ahead of Kevin Knox.

However, there were legitimate concerns about whether he was ready or not to handle the rigors of the NBA, on and off the ground. As a result, there was a belief within the Knicks organization that he could slip into the second round. According to an article in the New York Post, President Steve Mills and General Manager Scott Perry were considering trading to make sure they would get the object of their desire. The Knicks ended up staying there and grabbed their man with the 36th overall pick in the repechage.

Very early returns have been very promising. New York 's first round pick, Kevin Knox, has naturally stolen most of the headlines with his awesome action in summer league action (Knox averages 23.3 points and 7, 3 rebounds on the first three games of the Knicks); However, Robinson also exceeded even optimistic expectations.

Mitchell Robinson highlights from his summer league debut pic.twitter.com/kjfOlIl0md

— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) July 8, 2018

Through the first three games of the Knicks Summer League in Las Vegas, Robinson averages 11.3 points, 9 , 0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks, while scorching 68.2% of the soil. This is quite remarkable if we consider that the child had not played at an organized basketball game for more than 14 months. The last time he teamed up for a team was during his senior year of high school. After enrolling at the University of Western Kentucky last summer, he dropped out and chose to coach individually for the NBA Draft of 2018.

Thus, The Knicks coaching team has assumed that it should eliminate too much rust. his physical conditioning to face the best draft picks and other players fighting for their NBA in Las Vegas.

Still, the Knicks had no choice but to throw it into the deep end of the pool, as their two more experienced were unavailable. Luke Kornet (right hamstring) and Isaiah Hicks (right groin injured), who had competed in 38 combined contests for the Knicks last season, missed each of the league 's first two games. summer. Hicks returned Tuesday for the third game, but Kornet is still out of the lineup. Robinson and the coaching staff in New York probably did not expect him to play 25 minutes a night, but that may have been a blessing in disguise.

The extended experience gave Robinson an idea of ​​what to expect as he prepares himself. first training camp and pre-season as a pro. It has not been rosy for 20 years. He struggled against the free throw line and was too aggressive in defense. He has already been whistled for 18 fouls in his first three bouts. (In the summer league, players are entitled to a maximum of 10 fouls per game). Robinson was also bullied at the bottom of the hierarchy by stronger and more experienced centers.

Yet there is a plethora of positives to be removed from his early play. Robinson has not shown much on the offensive end to Vegas other than dunks, but that is to be expected. It's been a while since the Knicks had a dynamic jump in the middle that can easily catch lobs off screen-and-rolls. The mere threat of an alley will help to space the ground by stretching the defenses vertically. In addition, the shape on Robinson's jumper is solid, and he projects like a tall one who will be able to grow into a relatively consistent 12-16 foot shooter. In high school, he was not afraid to go out behind the three-point arc. As a senior at Chalmette High School in Louisiana, he scored 137 points at 3, making 38. He also shot 60% of the charity band.

However, Robinson should make his biggest impact on the defensive end. His remarkable athleticism gives him such an important advantage not only on the perimeter but also on the perimeter. In the NBA of today 's space and pace, offenses are continually trying to create imbalances by asking their guards to make selections and throws to target the big men of the ## 147 ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # 39; opponent. We've seen the top two league teams, the Rockets and the Warriors, do it relentlessly in the 2018 playoffs. Centers that have flowing hips and can put themselves in a squat defensive position more than 20 feet from the basket are incredibly valuable because they are able to keep guards faster in front of them on the perimeter, which prevents the team's defenses from falling

Robinson's inner defense was as good as it was announced. In his last two seasons in high school, he averaged 6.9 blocks per game. He uses his incredible jumping prowess and timing, in combination with a gigantic 7 "scale, to hit hits with ease.However, it's his surprising ability to also run the 3-point line to challenge the jump-shooters and stay in front of the faster opponents on the perimeter that was pleasantly surprising.

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Again, it's still incredibly He has done a lot of mistakes, he will do a lot more, he has not proved anything yet, but it is important to remember that since last week he has never received anything. 39, professional instruction and coaching.

An NBA team development team can expect nothing more than a rough diamond. It's up to Knicks coaches to polish the gemstone and help Robinson to reach his full potential. even the reception desk and support staff of the Knicks will be in charge of keeping the young man straight and tight. He was a confused child in a complicated situation in the Louisiana countryside. Now he is a millionaire living and working in New York. And now he will start reading unfair comparisons with Clint Capela and Kevin Garnett and Marcus Camby. There are going to be situations for which he is not properly prepared. It will be a stiff test of the culture that Fizdale, Mills and Perry hope to build within the organization.

But, make no mistake, the Knicks have put themselves in a favorable position. By locking Robinson into a team-friendly contract, with several team options, which will bring him about $ 1.6 million a year during the 2021-22 season, New York is beautiful. Even if it turns into a one-dimensional player able to block the shots and shoot down the rebounds just minutes from the bench, that's a significant win for the franchise. Having a reliable rotation player account for less than 2% of your team's salary cap is extremely valuable. This allows the GM to dedicate resources to other aspects of the list.

The sky is the limit for this young player of high flight. Let's see if the Knicks can clear the track and put it in position to take off.

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Last September, on the eve of the training camp, the Knicks traded Carmelo Anthony against the Thunder of Oklahoma City in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and

After an extremely disappointing 2017-18 season at OKC, Anthony and the Thunder are expected to split this summer, while Oklahoma City is desperate to get rid of Melo's salary. Demg McDermott has been redirected to Dallas He has signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, but Kanter has opted for the final year of his contract, but he should not remain in New York after this season.

and alone the highly-discussed Carmelo trade player who is likely to stay in New York or Oklahoma City is the Knicks' chosen player with the second-round pick, Mitchell Robinson.

The Knicks signed a four-year contract with Robinson on Sunday afternoon, which should keep him in New York until 2022.

As the 2018 draft approaches, there are had little doubt about Robinson's immense talent. Based solely on size and athletics, he was destined for the first round. In fact, in Rivals.com's final standing of the 2017 high school class, Robinson sits ninth overall, just behind Collin Sexton and Wendell Carter, and a place ahead of Kevin Knox.

However, there were legitimate concerns about whether he was ready or not to handle the rigors of the NBA, on and off the ground. As a result, there was a belief within the Knicks organization that he could slip into the second round. According to an article in the New York Post, President Steve Mills and General Manager Scott Perry were considering trading to make sure they would get the object of their desire. The Knicks eventually stayed put and grabbed their man with the 36th overall pick in the repechage

The very early returns were very promising. New York 's first round pick, Kevin Knox, has naturally stolen most of the headlines with his awesome action in summer league action (Knox averages 23.3 points and 7, 3 rebounds on the first three games of the Knicks); However, Robinson also exceeded even optimistic expectations.

Mitchell Robinson highlights from his summer league debut pic.twitter.com/kjfOlIl0md

— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) July 8, 2018

Through the first three games of the Knicks Summer League in Las Vegas, Robinson averages 11.3 points, 9 , 0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks, while scorching 68.2% of the soil. This is quite remarkable if we consider that the child had not played at an organized basketball game for more than 14 months. The last time he teamed up for a team was during his senior year of high school. After enrolling at the University of Western Kentucky last summer, he dropped out and chose to coach individually for the NBA Draft of 2018.

Thus, The Knicks coaching team has assumed that it should eliminate too much rust. his physical conditioning to face the best draft picks and other players fighting for their NBA in Las Vegas.

Still, the Knicks had no choice but to throw it into the deep end of the pool, as their two more experienced were unavailable. Luke Kornet (right hamstring) and Isaiah Hicks (right groin injured), who had competed in 38 combined contests for the Knicks last season, missed each of the league 's first two games. summer. Hicks returned Tuesday for the third game, but Kornet is still out of the lineup. Robinson and the coaching staff in New York probably did not expect him to play 25 minutes a night, but that may have been a blessing in disguise.

The extended experience gave Robinson an idea of ​​what to expect as he prepares himself. first training camp and pre-season as a pro. It has not been rosy for 20 years. He struggled against the free throw line and was too aggressive in defense. He has already been whistled for 18 fouls in his first three bouts. (In the summer league, players are entitled to a maximum of 10 fouls per game). Robinson was also bullied at the bottom of the hierarchy by stronger and more experienced centers.

Yet there is a plethora of positives to be removed from his early play. Robinson has not shown much on the offensive end to Vegas other than dunks, but that is to be expected. It's been a while since the Knicks had a dynamic jump in the middle that can easily catch lobs off screen-and-rolls. The mere threat of an alley will help to space the ground by stretching the defenses vertically. In addition, the shape on Robinson's jumper is solid, and he projects like a tall one who will be able to grow into a relatively consistent 12-16 foot shooter. In high school, he was not afraid to go out behind the three-point arc. As a senior at Chalmette High School in Louisiana, he scored 137 points at 3, making 38. He also shot 60% of the charity band.

However, Robinson should make his biggest impact on the defensive end. His remarkable athleticism gives him such an important advantage not only on the perimeter but also on the perimeter. In the NBA of today 's space and pace, offenses are continually trying to create imbalances by asking their guards to make selections and throws to target the big men of the ## 147 ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # 39; opponent. We've seen the top two league teams, the Rockets and the Warriors, do it relentlessly in the 2018 playoffs. Centers that have flowing hips and can put themselves in a squat defensive position more than 20 feet from the basket are incredibly valuable because they are able to keep guards faster in front of them on the perimeter, which prevents the team's defenses from falling

Robinson's inner defense was as good as it was announced. In his last two seasons in high school, he averaged 6.9 blocks per game. He uses his incredible jumping prowess and timing, in combination with a gigantic 7 "scale, to hit hits with ease.However, it's his surprising ability to also run the 3-point line to challenge the jump-shooters and stay in front of the faster opponents on the perimeter that was pleasantly surprising.

https://twitter.com/KnickFilmSchool/ status / 1016897368451616768

Again, it's still incredibly He has done a lot of mistakes, he will do a lot more, he has not proved anything yet, but it is important to remember that since last week he has never received anything. 39, professional instruction and coaching.

An NBA team development team can expect nothing more than a rough diamond. It's up to Knicks coaches to polish the gemstone and help Robinson to reach his full potential. even the reception desk and support staff of the Knicks will be in charge of keeping the young man straight and tight. He was a confused child in a complicated situation in the Louisiana countryside. Now he is a millionaire living and working in New York. And now he will start reading unfair comparisons with Clint Capela and Kevin Garnett and Marcus Camby. There are going to be situations for which he is not properly prepared. It will be a stiff test of the culture that Fizdale, Mills and Perry hope to build within the organization.

But, make no mistake, the Knicks have put themselves in a favorable position. By locking Robinson into a team-friendly contract, with several team options, which will bring him about $ 1.6 million a year during the 2021-22 season, New York is beautiful. Even if it turns into a one-dimensional player able to block the shots and shoot down the rebounds just minutes from the bench, that's a significant win for the franchise. Having a reliable rotation player account for less than 2% of your team's salary cap is extremely valuable. This allows the GM to dedicate resources to other aspects of the list.

The sky is the limit for this young player of high flight. Let's see if the Knicks can clear the track and put it in a position to take off.