Official: Rockets trade for Thomas Robinson

[franktony]

Honestly the big mistake was not trading T-Rob. I don't even think he is better than Patterson tbh. The huge mistake was drafting T-Rob instead of Drummond, Barnes or Lillard. T-Rob is basically a poor's man Hickson.

The Kings organization screwed up big time in the past 2 drafts.

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HAHAHAHAHHAHHA!



(Sorry Kings fans.)

[RoyalWun]

Honestly the big mistake was not trading T-Rob. I don't even think he is better than Patterson tbh. The huge mistake was drafting T-Rob instead of Drummond, Barnes or Lillard. T-Rob is basically a poor's man Hickson.

The Kings organization screwed up big time in the past 2 drafts.

But the argument people are making is that he's only in his rookie season and BARELY gotten a chance to play. Everyone knows the more opportunity you get = the faster you improve.

He's only gotten more than 25 minutes 6 times in the whole year so far. And 4/6 of those games he's scored over 10 points. I know that may not be breathtaking stats, but he's shown to be able to produce if given the opportunity. The same opportunity he has not received.

[franktony]

Honestly the big mistake was not trading T-Rob. I don't even think he is better than Patterson tbh. The huge mistake was drafting T-Rob instead of Drummond, Barnes or Lillard. T-Rob is basically a poor's man Hickson.

The Kings organization screwed up big time in the past 2 drafts.

But the argument people are making is that he's only in his rookie season and BARELY gotten a chance to play. Everyone knows the more opportunity you get = the faster you improve.

He's only gotten more than 25 minutes 6 times in the whole year so far. And 4/6 of those games he's scored over 10 points. I know that may not be breathtaking stats, but he's shown to be able to produce if given the opportunity. The same opportunity he has not received.

I don't disagree with you that the Kings organization is a mess. Look at what happened with JJ Hickson. They traded Omri and a 1st round pick for him just to waive him in a few months. The same Hickson is producing good numbers in Portland.
People are overreacting because T-Rob was a top 5 pick in the past draft, not because of his ceiling or skills.

I could be wrong, but I don't see anything special in Robinson. Never did. His absolutely ceiling is Hickson. To me, Houston has better prospects to develop at the position. Moutie, for example, has a much higher ceiling than T-Rob.

[gswhoops]

Morey strikes again.

T-Rob may not have lit it up so far but he hasn't really had an opportunity either. There's a reason he was the #5 overall pick (and in discussions to go as high as #2 IIRC). Can't believe the Kings are willing to give up on him so early but their loss is the Rockets' gain. Lin/Harden/Parsons/Robinson/Asik is a great lineup IMO.

[RIPskaterdude]

This is what happens when you don't work out any of the players in the top 5, then just pick one based on what you saw in college. No wonder no one wants to come to Sacramento...

[Krodis]

This is the Rockets buying really low on Robinson, and not really giving up all that much to do it.

[ILOVEIT]

Robinson is an energy crash the offensive boards type of player.....He'll likely do well with guys like Lynn and the Beard dishing him lobs. Good players are often considered bad players because the system they are in stinks...

I would not be surprised if Robinson busts out as a rocket.

[scottyg]

why dont the rockets turn and trade all them players for josh smith?
francisco garcia, thomas robinson, terrance jones or royce white and a 1st for josh smith?

[Sasaki]

why dont the rockets turn and trade all them players for josh smith?
francisco garcia, thomas robinson, terrance jones or royce white and a 1st for josh smith?

We can't because the logistics of the trade (physicals, reporting with the team) won't be finished by the deadline, and besides, why trade those guys when we could pick up Smith in free agency?

[I_Socrates]

I should be allowed to vote for Houston 20 times.

Yeah, definitely.

[old rem]

Kings ineptness at drafting and trading reaching new heights, surprised they did this with a sale imminent

Hard to explain or justify. i guess they think that they can't coach up a talent themselves,so need to trade potential for someone a bit more developed. Strange they even threw in a rd 2 when they got the short end without that.

[Dr Positivity]

I think Pat will have a better career than Robinson, but this is still horrid as TRob would've had trade value.

I love how the Zorro sign of a horrible trade is the ripped off team throwing a 2nd.

[RIPskaterdude]

The Kings could have at least used T-Rob to trade away a bad contract, like Salmons, or used him and Evans together to get a quality star back. Ugh.

[jarryd3107]

Robinson is under no pressure in Houston, he'll be fine. He gets after it, brings good energy. He'll also benefit from playing next to Asik who can bail him out on defense against better PFs.

Houston also pick-up an above-average perimeter defender in Garcia, which has been an issue for their second unit.