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

Post #781 » by **NoLayupRule** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 12:16 am

Jose7 wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:The MRob news flow has commenced. Knicks getting the word out this guy is going to be ready to contribute from day one.

While he looks to have a multi-year developmental trajectory, it also appears he will be in the rotation from day one.

New York Knicks: David Fizdale says Mitchell Robinson has no rust

https://dailyknicks.com/2018/07/05/new-york-knicks-david-fizdale-mitchell-robinson-rust/

According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, coach Fizdale made a significant observation about Robinson following a Las Vegas practice: He’s yet to show signs of rust.

“No, I have not seen rust. As crazy as it is. I was just talking to [player developmental director] Craig Robinson about it. I was going to think this kid’s timing would be off or there would be a lot of stuff we have to stop for him and teach. Kid’s got pretty good feel for the game.”

Crazy...this guy was being trained DAILY by an NBA level trainer who apparently works with AD...not some random middle school basketball coach..

Lets hope these guys get EVERY Chance possible to sink or swim likely to sink and swim.

Hes another example of a player who bet on himself

good on him

and on us for believing in him

awy · Post #782 » by **awy** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 12:21 am

NY2TheBay wrote:
awy wrote:new interview. seemed pretty comfortable surrounded by microphones

Read on Twitter

Are you Mitchell? Just give me an emoji head bob if so. We can keep this low key.

Triple C · Post #783 » by **Triple C** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 12:30 am

Watch on YouTube

taj2133 · Post #784 » by **taj2133** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 12:38 am

2010 · Post #785 » by **2010** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 12:40 am

awy wrote:new interview. seemed pretty comfortable surrounded by microphones

Read on Twitter

I'm not worried about the kid. He gonna be alright. Already looking like he is coming out of his shell more and more. Just had a bit of nerves early.

denterprise · Post #786 » by **denterprise** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 12:47 am

Clyde_Style wrote:
Jose7 wrote:
Crazy...this guy was being trained DAILY by an NBA level trainer who apparently works with AD...not some random middle school basketball coach..

Lets hope these guys get EVERY Chance possible to sink or swim likely to sink and swim.

He will. Fiz is not equivocating. MRob will be on the floor THIS year.

I am now guessing he might start and Kanter will come off the bench. It makes perfect sense in terms of committing to both youth and fielding the best potential defensive starters from day one.

Or he will come off the bench and play starter minutes just to remove any stress about starting, but this guy should be our center of the future either way.

He will eventually be our starter, he just needs to see live game action and work through his mistakes. There is no substitute for playing at game speed, with thousands of spectators watching. I am going to enjoy watching this young man and the others develop over the next few years.

knickstape4ever · Post #787 » by **knickstape4ever** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 1:27 am

2010 wrote:
awy wrote:new interview. seemed pretty comfortable surrounded by microphones

Read on Twitter

I'm not worried about the kid. He gonna be alright. Already looking like he is coming out of his shell more and more. Just had a bit of nerves early.

love this kid

thebuzzardman · Post #788 » by **thebuzzardman** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 1:31 am

Rust never sleeps on MRob. Hey hey my my.

PeteW · Post #789 » by **PeteW** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 1:57 am

Very nice, his speaking skills sounding much better

Post #790 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 1:59 am

Triple C wrote:

Watch on YouTube

his talent is apparent. very athletic. very interested in how his shot comes together.

love the video, but it won't be this easy at the pro level.

Post #791 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:01 am

PeteW wrote:Very nice, his speaking skills sounding much better

speaking isn't his strong suit, but i am seeing why we should not assume he is dumb. some people just don't have the gift of gab.

hopefully with time he becomes a more comfortable verbal communicator. but if he doesn't, i don't care so long as he ballin.

patrick ewing out here coaching. still can't talk.

Post #792 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:03 am

taj2133 wrote:

hot mic on fiz :lol:

Post #793 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:06 am

NoLayupRule wrote:
KnicksGod wrote:Knicks trying to blend together a middle-class man's version of C's and 6ers:

Frank - Simmons
Knox - Tatum
Mitchell - Embiid
Burke - Isaiah Thomas (we're a couple years late, so what)
Dotson - Rozier

KP still a unicorn.

frank = Simmons?

mitchell = embiid?!?!

Post #794 » by **Jeff Van Gully** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:07 am

NoLayupRule wrote:
Clyde_Style wrote:The MRob news flow has commenced. Knicks getting the word out this guy is going to be ready to contribute from day one.

While he looks to have a multi-year developmental trajectory, it also appears he will be in the rotation from day one.

New York Knicks: David Fizdale says Mitchell Robinson has no rust

https://dailyknicks.com/2018/07/05/new-york-knicks-david-fizdale-mitchell-robinson-rust/

According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, coach Fizdale made a significant observation about Robinson following a Las Vegas practice: He’s yet to show signs of rust.

“No, I have not seen rust. As crazy as it is. I was just talking to [player developmental director] Craig Robinson about it. I was going to think this kid’s timing would be off or there would be a lot of stuff we have to stop for him and teach. Kid’s got pretty good feel for the game.”

Read on Twitter

OMG

Im actually more excited to see him than Knox at this point

this kid could be such a steal

backup PF, backup C, potentially starter? man, with the 36th pick that would really be something

lakers messed up

RHODEY · Post #795 » by **RHODEY** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 2:08 am

2010 wrote:
awy wrote:new interview. seemed pretty comfortable surrounded by microphones

Read on Twitter

I'm not worried about the kid. He gonna be alright. Already looking like he is coming out of his shell more and more. Just had a bit of nerves early.

He's got that naive country boy aura about him....its a stark contrast against where he's playing and his seemingly ferocious game. Championship teams seem to usually have one eccentric type...the Bulls and Piston had Rodman, Lakers Artest, Spurs have Kahwii, the Warriors have Draymond...Mitch is "our" talented goofball.

NY2TheBay · Post #796 » by **NY2TheBay** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 3:00 am

Jeff Van Gully wrote:
NoLayupRule wrote:
KnicksGod wrote:Knicks trying to blend together a middle-class man's version of C's and 6ers:

Frank - Simmons
Knox - Tatum
Mitchell - Embiid
Burke - Isaiah Thomas (we're a couple years late, so what)
Dotson - Rozier

KP still a unicorn.

frank = Simmons?

mitchell = embiid?!?!

pffft.

. killing me with the chappelle image.

god shammgod · Post #797 » by **god shammgod** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 3:16 am

Jeff Van Gully wrote:
taj2133 wrote:

hot mic on fiz

i'm pretty sure he's talking to berman. i recognize the voice.

blanko · Post #798 » by **blanko** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 6:23 am

I'm more concerned with his lateral movement. If he can switch to wings (something despite all his talents KP cant do) it would make him perfect for the knicks.

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KayCSmooth · Post #799 » by **KayCSmooth** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 6:27 am

RHODEY wrote:
2010 wrote:
awy wrote:new interview. seemed pretty comfortable surrounded by microphones

Read on Twitter

I'm not worried about the kid. He gonna be alright. Already looking like he is coming out of his shell more and more. Just had a bit of nerves early.

He's got that naive country boy aura about him....its a stark contrast against where he's playing and his seemingly ferocious game. Championship teams seem to usually have one eccentric type...the Bulls and Piston had Rodman, Lakers Artest, Spurs have Kahwii, the Warriors have Draymond...Mitch is "our" talented goofball.

I can definitely see that. He is in no way “slow or stupid”, just a little awkward. The kid just needs good mentor ship and he’ll be fine.

awy · Post #800 » by **awy** » Fri Jul 6, 2018 6:37 am

A bit more on his background, he was raised by his grandmother for practically all his life. His motivation is being successful enough to move grandma to where he is.

The greatest motivating factor that’s gotten me to where I am today is… “My grandmother. She lives in Pensacola, Florida, and she was the one that raised me. I want to be able to move her away from there and have her come stay with me wherever I end up. That’s what I think about every time I step on the court and it keeps me grinding.”

http://usatodayhss.com/2017/motivation-monday-wku-signee-mitchell-robinson-dishes-on-what-fuels-his-fire