perezident wrote:Long gone are the days when I come on here read a horrendous thread and have a back and forth with persons who clearly don't know what basketball is. OP this thread is a joke as well as your motives. Thomas Robinson will be fine
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My motives are that I am frustrated with a player I thought would be very good. Don't believe me? Think I "LIKE" calling TRob a bust? Here is what I've said before this thread:
"I was much more disappointed with the Kings coaching staff than I was with Robinson. They forced him to practically play PG, and the players he played with made it clear that he wouldn't get the ball if he tried to post up (Akognon and Jimmer were both extreme ball-hogs trying to prove their relevance).
But, just to make a point:
Thomas Robinson SL: 13 PPG (34.4% FG%), 9.8 RPG, 3 APG, 1 SPG, .2BPG
Demarcus Cousins SL: 14.5 PPG (33.3% FG%), 9.8 RPG, 1.5 APG, 1.5 SPG, 1.2 BPG"
"And Robinson could be considered a freak athletically. He has a good vertical (same as Blake Griffin's), and great speed for a big man. His 3/4 court sprint is the same as the average PG drafted in the top 15."
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It should be noted that most people didn't think he would be a star in the NBA. His potential was set lower than most of the picks in his range (still a better pick that Waiters though).
However, his stock was inflated for several (good) reasons:
1. Culture changer:
Like MKG, Robinson was known for being a leader, tenacious, etc. The Kings have a dysfunctional, young locker room, and the idea was that Robinson would improve that, like MKG is doing for the Bobcats.
2. NBA ready skills
Believe or not, most of players game tends to come after being drafted. Their are exceptions of course, but most players are defined by what they do with their game after they get into the NBA; most don't have the ability to play on both ends at an NBA level, even most lottery picks. Robinson brings one skill that should translate immediately, and that put him high on draft boards.
3. Physical quantities
What people are saying about Robinson is mostly true. He doesn't use his athleticism or size very well. He often plays the below the rim on offense (actually, he gets blocked a lot because he exposes the ball, not because he doesn't jump), and doesn't blow people away with his strength or athleticism. But the fact remains that he has elite wingspan, good speed, and a good vertical. Therefore, the Kings figured that he at least had the basic physical attributes he needs, but still needs to learn how to use them (especially on defense, which he never was required to play in Kansas at a high level).
Basically, the Kings didn't want a franchise changer, they wanted a Millsap or Horford with additional intangibles. That what they drafted for, and it is likely what they'll get."
And seriously, a crazy amount more. I was as homer-ish as anyone towards him.