The New York Knicks may have found a steal in the second round of the draft. Mitchell Robinson put on a show at the Las Vegas Summer League and showcased why the Knicks took a chance on him with the 36th pick in the draft.
Robinson averaged 4.0 blocks per game in the summer league, a league record according to Tommy Beer of Forbes.
His length and athleticism are readily apparent, but teams were scared away after he sat out the last year to prepare for the draft. Not playing in college—or overseas for that matter—certainly hurt Robinson's draft stock. But his summer league performance proved why the former McDonald's All-American was one of the highest rated prospects in his draft class at one point.
The lengthy Mitchell still has a long way to go on the court. He looks lost at times and is certainly far from being a finished product, but the foundation for something special is there. His athleticism alone helped him average four blocks per game. Once he gets a better feel for the game and increases his defensive awareness, look out.
Robinson isn't the only rookie turning heads for the Knicks. Ninth-overall pick, Kevin Knox put together a nice performance in Las Vegas and despite some inefficient shooting numbers, he showed flashes of brilliance that has Knicks fans buzzing.
It's weird, but for the first time in a long time, there is some excitement surrounding the Knickerbockers. They are still a long way away from being relevant again, but Robinson's four blocks per game are a step in the right direction.
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