Beede: Magic Sign C Orlando Robinson to a Two-Way Contract

Post #1 » by **Knightro** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:11 pm

Post #2 » by **Knightro** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:16 pm

Robinson just turned 25 this month.

He was undrafted out of Fresno State in 2022.

Spent two years with the Heat. The first year he was on a two-way contract and the second year he was on a standard NBA contract.

Then this past year he signed an NBA deal with the Kings, but was waived in January.

The Raptors signed him to a 10-day deal, then another 10-day deal, then a two-way contract for the rest of the season.

He's played in 111 career NBA games.

Good rebounder, especially offensive rebounding.

Post #3 » by **Knightro** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:19 pm

Robinson actually got some real playing time for the Raptors late in the season.

He had 13 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST, 1 BLK in a win over Washington on March 10.

He had 25 PTS, 12 REB, 6 AST in a win over Philly on March 12.

He had 23 PTS, 12 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK in a win over Brooklyn on March 26.

Post #4 » by **Knightro** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:21 pm

In 8 starts last year with the Raptors, he averaged 26.2 MPG, 12.3 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 3.1 APG (!!) on a .603 TS%.

Toronto went 6-2 in the games he started.

Optimus_Steel · Post #5 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:22 pm

The Goga replacement.

basketballRob · Post #6 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:24 pm

He has a nice first name, but what's his wingspan?

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Post #7 » by **Knightro** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:26 pm

Per 36 stats can be a little wonky, but it appears Robinson can actually pass a little?

The last two years combined he's average 3.7 AST/36 which is a nice figure for a big man.

To compare...

Career AST/36
Goga: 2.9
Carter: 2.6
Moe: 2.6
Isaac: 1.4

Post #8 » by **Knightro** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:27 pm

basketballRob wrote:He has a nice first name, but what's his wingspan?

6’9.75” barefoot
6’11.0” in shoes
9’3.0” standing reach
244.4 lbs
7’4.0” wingspan

at the 2022 NBA Draft Combine

pepe1991 · Post #9 » by **pepe1991** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:35 pm

He looked really good in one summer league game year ago.

basketballRob · Post #10 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:36 pm

https://youtu.be/wpie4gHodf0?si=t8pITeJz91nroCdV

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basketballRob · Post #11 » by **basketballRob** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:37 pm

https://youtu.be/AFG2Y0m2BUU?si=0Wo7zNCN7dJi-0CJ

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RichCollab · Post #12 » by **RichCollab** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:10 pm

Solid addition. Opens things up if we need to make a move during the season.

Kent · Post #13 » by **Kent** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:32 pm

Welcome to the team, O-Rob!

RookieStar · Post #14 » by **RookieStar** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:53 pm

Hmmm wonder why him.. oh well...

Post #15 » by **eyriq** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:58 pm

Good insurance on a Moritz timeline slippage or Goga departure.

Post #16 » by **FFBlitzace** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:59 pm

I think he's an NBA level talent, just lacking in the kind of athleticism that's more typical of bigs now.

drsd · Post #17 » by **drsd** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:03 pm

Optimus_Steel wrote:The Goga replacement.

Robinson might get a lot of game time the first 20 games, or so. He is exactly the sort of player the Magic needed to ink for a 2-way.

Usually a team uses 2-way'ers late season; Orlando needs a Center early season. So: no. He's M-Wagner's replacement, not Bitadze's.

drsd · Post #18 » by **drsd** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:05 pm

RichCollab wrote:Solid addition. Opens things up if we need to make a move during the season.

Indeed!

If the Magic trade Bitadze, Robinson can be auto upgraded to a full contract!

drsd · Post #19 » by **drsd** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:05 pm

eyriq wrote:Good insurance on a Moritz timeline slippage or Goga departure.

100%, yes.

DiplomaticMagic · Post #20 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 9:10 pm

Good thing we didnt sign anyone from our summer league team.

Seems like a good player for a 2way.

Id cut Ethan Thompson or whatever his name was and give his spot to someone else.