Knicks · The ULTIMATE KNICKS DRAFT PARTY! (2018 Draft Night Thread) (page 12)

Cartman718 wrote:Khyri Thomas is still available

Best player on the board...hopefully he is still there...

NYKBocker wrote:Khyri Thomas still on the board.

I think we go big...

They have a defensive coach to boot

Cartman718 wrote:Wow...did we just address another need?? No idea what he's like...videos people??

The clip they showed was 100 percent alley oops. Like to see more, of course.

Uptown wrote:Legit 7'0...Good gamble. We definitely have a new front office. In years past, this was the spot for the typical overseas player who will never wear a uni...

Agreed

nice to see Knicks pick/draft USA guys
its good to see foreign players whom become stars. However NYK picking guys overseas We've never heard of
gotta stop at some point

Cartman718 wrote:Wow...did we just address another need?? No idea what he's like...videos people??

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Where will Mitchell Robinson go in the draft? The Crossover’s Front Office breaks down his strengths, weaknesses and more in its in-depth scouting report.
By JEREMY WOO June 18, 2018
An All-American and five-star recruit who effectively spent a year on sabbatical, Mitchell Robinson tread a winding path to the draft. He initially committed to Texas A&M, then followed Rick Stansbury to Western Kentucky, where he enrolled briefly before leaving campus, attempting and failing to transfer, and eventually choosing to take a year entirely away from competitive basketball, then entering his name in the draft. He offers immense physical potential but profiles as a total wild card.

The Crossover’s Front Office breaks down Mitchell Robinson’s strengths, weaknesses, NBA comparison and more in its in-depth scouting report.

MITCHELL ROBINSON, C, CHALMETTE HS (LOUISIANA)
Height: 6'11" | Weight: 230 | DOB: 4/1/98 (20)
Stats (2016–17 HS): 25.7 PPG, 12.6 RPG, 6.0 BPG

Strengths

• Uncommon athletic ability, able to play above the rim and run the floor with surprising speed for someone his size. Has measured with a 7’4” wingspan and 9’3” standing reach.

• Constant threat to finish lobs and generate easy baskets. Dunks everything. Explosive off the ground. Plays hard.

• Good timing as a shot-blocker. Length and athletic ability allow him to compensate for mistakes. Nice upside as a rim protector.

• Has demonstrated some ability to shoot jumpers.

Weaknesses

• Lacks a degree of offensive skill level. Not someone you regularly throw it to on the block. Needs to add strength to more consistently impact the game.

• Questionable feel for the game. Has mental lapses and is foul-prone. Likely needs a very specific, simplified role to thrive.

• May lack the necessary footwork and lateral agility to defend in space.

• Already 20 years old, having never played against high level competition on a consistent basis. Learning curve should be steep.

• Significant questions about his off-court situation and decision to sit out a year.

Highlights

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What if Mitchell Robinson had decided to play at Western Kentucky? (November 2017)

Comparison: Tyson Chandler

Placed in the right situation and role, Robinson could become a valuable defensive presence and finisher, but he has a lot to learn first

Cartman718 wrote:

Thanks, liked thr blocks, and going coast to coast. Can see why theyre intruiged.