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

[thebuzzardman]

Enes Kanter said he wouldn’t mind being a mentor to new Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson, who was drafted Thursday in the second round with the 36th pick.
“I watched videos [of Robinson],” Kanter told The Post of the 7-foot project. “He’s athletic. He’s going to be really good for us. He can bring a lot of energy and have an effect on the defensive end and he’s just going to get better on offense.”
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We don't need Kanter mentoring Mitchell R. on how to save himself for offense by disregarding defense.

[denterprise]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

[Nazrmohamed]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

In reality we should have Amare do it. He owes us for all the wine baths and nonsense. And yeah yeah, Amare isn't Mr Fundamental but truth is nobody wants fundamentals. All the top notch fundamental, deep in the post, 20 counters big men are dinosaurs or playing in a reduced role. What's up is down in the year 2018.

What Mitchell needs to learn these days is how to set a pick, take the right angle to the basket, jump/catch/jam. Amare can teach him that. Noah will take care of the rest.

[thebuzzardman]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

In reality we should have Amare do it. He owes us for all the wine baths and nonsense. And yeah yeah, Amare isn't Mr Fundamental but truth is nobody wants fundamentals. All the top notch fundamental, deep in the post, 20 counters big men are dinosaurs or playing in a reduced role. What's up is down in the year 2018.

What Mitchell needs to learn these days is how to set a pick, take the right angle to the basket, jump/catch/jam. Amare can teach him that. Noah will take care of the rest.

What's Tyson Chandler doing these days? Besides skipping leg day?

[BBALLER4FR]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

In reality we should have Amare do it. He owes us for all the wine baths and nonsense. And yeah yeah, Amare isn't Mr Fundamental but truth is nobody wants fundamentals. All the top notch fundamental, deep in the post, 20 counters big men are dinosaurs or playing in a reduced role. What's up is down in the year 2018.

What Mitchell needs to learn these days is how to set a pick, take the right angle to the basket, jump/catch/jam. Amare can teach him that. Noah will take care of the rest.

What's Tyson Chandler doing these days? Besides skipping leg day?

Catching colds like Lob City.

[Nazrmohamed]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

In reality we should have Amare do it. He owes us for all the wine baths and nonsense. And yeah yeah, Amare isn't Mr Fundamental but truth is nobody wants fundamentals. All the top notch fundamental, deep in the post, 20 counters big men are dinosaurs or playing in a reduced role. What's up is down in the year 2018.

What Mitchell needs to learn these days is how to set a pick, take the right angle to the basket, jump/catch/jam. Amare can teach him that. Noah will take care of the rest.

What's Tyson Chandler doing these days? Besides skipping leg day?

Lol, well Tyson is employed and will probably be doing that for Ayton over in Pheonix

[Spree2Houston]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

Hakeem is the guy you want to train him with. Both Kobe and Amare went to him to expand their games.

[earthmansurfer]

Well, we need someone to mentor Mitchell who can relate to his skill set. As others said, not just an offensive star like Amare. Maybe we need two guys? Lol

[newyorker4ever]

Enes Kanter said he wouldn’t mind being a mentor to new Knicks rookie center Mitchell Robinson, who was drafted Thursday in the second round with the 36th pick.
“I watched videos [of Robinson],” Kanter told The Post of the 7-foot project. “He’s athletic. He’s going to be really good for us. He can bring a lot of energy and have an effect on the defensive end and he’s just going to get better on offense.”
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Ugh...he's talking like he's opting in!!!

Or signing a multi year contract with us. If so then i sure hope the price is right.

[thebuzzardman]

Well, we need someone to mentor Mitchell who can relate to his skill set. As others said, not just an offensive star like Amare. Maybe we need two guys? Lol

Camby is retired right? He'd be ideal. High flying high energy big when young. Added the jumper a little later on.

[earthmansurfer]

Well, we need someone to mentor Mitchell who can relate to his skill set. As others said, not just an offensive star like Amare. Maybe we need two guys? Lol

Camby is retired right? He'd be ideal. High flying high energy big when young. Added the jumper a little later on.

Actually I hadn‘t thought of it. He might be great as he is also a lanky athletic guy.
Offensively he is in a way similar, so we would still need someone there - more advanced, maybe just Fiz...

[CDAZ]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

I'm so down for giving Duncan a 5 mill per contract for three years with the sole purpose of working with Robinson. Kid like this you invest in

[denterprise]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

Hakeem is the guy you want to train him with. Both Kobe and Amare went to him to expand their games.

Yes, Hakeem has demonstrated his ability in expanding a player's skill set. I am sure the coaches on staff would do a fine job but he needs specialized training to accelerate his development. The flip side of not having a lot of experience is he will not have a lot of bad habits to break.

[thebuzzardman]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

Hakeem is the guy you want to train him with. Both Kobe and Amare went to him to expand their games.

Yes, Hakeem has demonstrated his ability in expanding a player's skill set. I am sure the coaches on staff would do a fine job but he needs specialized training to accelerate his development. The flip side of not having a lot of experience is he will not have a lot of bad habits to break.

Here's a guy who had big time post skills who I think worked with the Knicks before:

Mark Aguirre - more a traditional post player; don't recall him as a P&R big

[fatalogic]

It's super unlikely but if Fitz could get Chris Bosh to come in as a consultant like Steve Nash in GSW that would be amazing.

[Jeff Van Gully]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

In reality we should have Amare do it. He owes us for all the wine baths and nonsense. And yeah yeah, Amare isn't Mr Fundamental but truth is nobody wants fundamentals. All the top notch fundamental, deep in the post, 20 counters big men are dinosaurs or playing in a reduced role. What's up is down in the year 2018.

What Mitchell needs to learn these days is how to set a pick, take the right angle to the basket, jump/catch/jam. Amare can teach him that. Noah will take care of the rest.

he has other skills. he can pass too. and he should work on his shot. why not be complete if you can be?

[Garbagelo]

Noah is a way better mentor than Kanter, even KP credits him for his mentor-ship.

[Jalen Bluntson]

Dude was working with AD's trainer. He's getting modern fundamentals taught to him for a year now. I'm going to think it's conditioning that may be the more important issue with him. He's been training pro for a year now. He's dying to show people his game. He said so in the video.

I'm sure he could use more work. I just think the lack of 5 on 5 ball is going to show early on.

[DOLPHIN2020]

The Knicks need to hire a special coach just for him. Hakeem, Kareem or even "The Big Fundamental" Tim Duncan. They could teach him things on and off the court. I believe it would be an investment well worth it.

In reality we should have Amare do it. He owes us for all the wine baths and nonsense. And yeah yeah, Amare isn't Mr Fundamental but truth is nobody wants fundamentals. All the top notch fundamental, deep in the post, 20 counters big men are dinosaurs or playing in a reduced role. What's up is down in the year 2018.

What Mitchell needs to learn these days is how to set a pick, take the right angle to the basket, jump/catch/jam. Amare can teach him that. Noah will take care of the rest.

Mitchell need to add some weight. He needs Mike Bibby as his personal trainer.

[aq_ua]

Robinson’s future looks much closer to a Noah than a Kanter. I don’t see him becoming a traditional low post threat, more of a pick and roll guy with the ability to defend all over the court.