Pick 36: Knicks Draft Mitchell Robinson - Pg 97-8 - Block Ness Monster catching on

thebuzzardman · Post #261 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:23 pm

Triple C wrote:

Read on Twitter

Wingspan should be longer. Disappoint.

Rasho Brezec · Post #262 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:25 pm

Capn'O wrote:Upon seeing him speak, it seems that articulation (not intelligence) is an issue for him. The only concern I have is him kind of getting swallowed up by the pressure of it. He just seems so socially shy and has a hard time expressing himself fully. The org needs to be sensitive/understanding of that. Advice on how to handle it is above my pay grade.

It was probably a mistake he didn't sign a one-year deal in any league. At the very least, he'd be forced to get out of his comfort zone and gain some valuable experience away from home. Leaving the bubble of your local gym to go straight to the NBA can be overwhelming.

VirginiaKnickFan · Post #263 » by **VirginiaKnickFan** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:29 pm

Rasho Brezec wrote:
Capn'O wrote:Upon seeing him speak, it seems that articulation (not intelligence) is an issue for him. The only concern I have is him kind of getting swallowed up by the pressure of it. He just seems so socially shy and has a hard time expressing himself fully. The org needs to be sensitive/understanding of that. Advice on how to handle it is above my pay grade.

It was probably a mistake he didn't sign a one-year deal in any league. At the very least, he'd be forced to get out of his comfort zone and gain some valuable experience away from home. Leaving the bubble of your local gym to go straight to the NBA can be overwhelming.

He'll need on court coaching and off court life coaching which I believe the Knicks we provide him.

RHODEY · Post #264 » by **RHODEY** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:33 pm

IllmaticHandler wrote:
Mecca wrote:If you get a JaVale McGee at pick 36, I'd be really happy. 3rd big in a rotation that can bring energy and length. We needed a cheap 3rd big for when Kyrie comes next year.

3rd big? You groom him to be the starter. This is a 5-star recruit and was on par with Bamba and JJJ.

This is not the typical second round pick.

....it so funny , people just need to look at the vids against class A talent to see this kid is easily a starter.

RHODEY · Post #265 » by **RHODEY** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:35 pm

SARGO127 wrote:He could be our DeAndre Jordan. I like this pick. Worth the risk.

With better range...

Polk377 · Post #266 » by **Polk377** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:36 pm

VirginiaKnickFan wrote:
Rasho Brezec wrote:
Capn'O wrote:Upon seeing him speak, it seems that articulation (not intelligence) is an issue for him. The only concern I have is him kind of getting swallowed up by the pressure of it. He just seems so socially shy and has a hard time expressing himself fully. The org needs to be sensitive/understanding of that. Advice on how to handle it is above my pay grade.

It was probably a mistake he didn't sign a one-year deal in any league. At the very least, he'd be forced to get out of his comfort zone and gain some valuable experience away from home. Leaving the bubble of your local gym to go straight to the NBA can be overwhelming.

He'll need on court coaching and off court life coaching which I believe the Knicks we provide him.

Truth is if he did sign to another league Robinson would have been a late lotto pick instead of going 36. We have time to coach him up over the next few years. He could be a monster with his freakish athleticism and size. He has potential to develop into one of the best players in this draft.

newyorker4ever · Post #267 » by **newyorker4ever** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:43 pm

SARGO127 wrote:He could be our DeAndre Jordan. I like this pick. Worth the risk.

I love the length and athleticism he showed in his clips but there was some very intriguing players still on the board when we picked him.

Kyrie Thomas
G.Trent
J.Vanderbilt
B.Brown
J.Jackson
Bonga
K.Bates Diop
D.Melton
S.Milton
Diallo

and others so i get grabbing a kid like M.Robinson who has the length/wingspan and we have the need but i hope he works out cause there was some good ones still left.

Still a little pissed we didn't buy another 2nd round pick with all those names sitting there. Detroit bought the rights to K.Thomas from the 76ers.

HarthorneWingo · Post #268 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:50 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:
Triple C wrote:

Read on Twitter

Wingspan should be longer. Disappoint.

"Impressive moments"? What's so impressive about him dunking lobs with no defenders on the court?

Post #269 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:51 pm

ZKnicks wrote:
2010 wrote:

Watch on YouTube

He def ain't slow. He just has a case of shyness and nerves. He can get over this. It is clear in this video. His answers are all pretty much on point. He is just very nervous about public speaking. He is going to be alright.

Exactly.
This interview gave me a lot more hope for the kid. I think he is just nervous as hell in all the other interviews. This looks to be just after playing, so his nerves aren't as bad.

He seems sheltered and a little immature. Nothing that can't be fixed. He needs to grow up bad.
He's still a kid, it will happen.
He really could have used a year away from home on his own in college. Let him gain independence and break out of his shell a little bit.

Who he surrounds himself with over the next year or two are going to determine a lot about his future.
Someone like Frank will be great for him. Someone like Beasley...not so much.

i'mma check it out before i rush to judgment. thanks!

HarthorneWingo · Post #270 » by **HarthorneWingo** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:51 pm

newyorker4ever wrote:
SARGO127 wrote:He could be our DeAndre Jordan. I like this pick. Worth the risk.

I love the length and athleticism he showed in his clips but there was some very intriguing players still on the board when we picked him.

Kyrie Thomas
G.Trent
J.Vanderbilt
B.Brown
J.Jackson
Bonga
K.Bates Diop
D.Melton
S.Milton
Diallo

and others so i get grabbing a kid like M.Robinson who has the length/wingspan and we have the need but i hope he works out cause there was some good ones still left.

Still a little pissed we didn't buy another 2nd round pick with all those names sitting there. Detroit bought the rights to K.Thomas from the 76ers.

I don't really like this pick. Looks like a G Leaguer to me

stuporman · Post #271 » by **stuporman** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:51 pm

RHODEY wrote:
SARGO127 wrote:He could be our DeAndre Jordan. I like this pick. Worth the risk.

With better range...

The kid has a well rounded two way game and is mobile enough to defend in space. He's going to take a few years to mature but he should get the opportunity to grow playing some minutes this season.

I suspect he will flash promisingly...... the great Knick fan hype machine will be in full effect.

awy · Post #272 » by **awy** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:57 pm

Read on Twitter

Knicks brass had dinner with Mitchell before the draft, were not going in blind.

Clyde_Style · Post #273 » by **Clyde_Style** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:58 pm

thebuzzardman wrote:
Triple C wrote:

Read on Twitter

Wingspan should be longer. Disappoint.

Moar Ketamine! (Hair of the Dog)

Post #274 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:58 pm

newyorker4ever wrote:
SARGO127 wrote:He could be our DeAndre Jordan. I like this pick. Worth the risk.

I love the length and athleticism he showed in his clips but there was some very intriguing players still on the board when we picked him.

Kyrie Thomas
G.Trent
J.Vanderbilt
B.Brown
J.Jackson
Bonga
K.Bates Diop
D.Melton
S.Milton
Diallo

and others so i get grabbing a kid like M.Robinson who has the length/wingspan and we have the need but i hope he works out cause there was some good ones still left.

Still a little pissed we didn't buy another 2nd round pick with all those names sitting there. Detroit bought the rights to K.Thomas from the 76ers.

i like this gamble over 100% of those picks.

KBD and vanderbilt were the only ones i was interested in, and i think robinson is a better prospect than vanderbilt at a similar position.

bonga almost draft and stash intrigue.

the rest of them? not even a second thought.

frazier would have been an interesting call if both were on the board. but orlando made that easy for us.

Post #275 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 5:59 pm

awy wrote:

Read on Twitter

Knicks brass had dinner with Mitchell before the draft, were not going in blind.

work put in. respect.

Post #276 » by **DOT** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:00 pm

Jeff Van Gully wrote:
awy wrote:

Read on Twitter

Knicks brass had dinner with Mitchell before the draft, were not going in blind.

work put in. respect.

But did he eat the octopus?

Post #277 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:03 pm

K-DOT wrote:
Jeff Van Gully wrote:
awy wrote:

Read on Twitter

Knicks brass had dinner with Mitchell before the draft, were not going in blind.

work put in. respect.

But did he eat the octopus?

probably not. :lol:

perry: i don't eat that schidt either. nasty.

*flags down waitress*

excuse me. miss.

*hands his plate to waitress*

could you put some lawry's on my schidt, please.

stuporman · Post #278 » by **stuporman** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:06 pm

MerryPills dinner = Dolan's BBQ

Nazrmohamed · Post #279 » by **Nazrmohamed** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:13 pm

I don't really have a problem with the pick but he's gonna need allot of work. I don't see any nba skills just raw athleticism

camillepd · Post #280 » by **camillepd** » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:15 pm

Magic and the Lakers might have made a mistake by not keeping their promise and taking Robinson at # 25. They got too cute and this might come back to bite them in the butt.