The Official Thomas Robinson Thread (height chart post #43)

[SJackson1]

he has got a decent jumper and he can shoot it from range if needed. He will definatley improve our fast break points for some easy baskets and he's strong in the post

[westbrook08]

ok first of all swedd said that he had a physical advantage in college that he won't have in the pros.Bullshit! This kid is a beast.No one is gonna push him around on the block.Period.And as far as his shooting and post moves my point is that last year was the first significant playing time time he's gotten because of the morris brother's being there before him.and he has shown tremendous strides in that time.And i can see sullinger having limited success in the pros.But did someone really use zellar as a comparison? LMAOROTFL! Like i've said a million times you have to look at his frame and work ethic the most.Outside of davis i don't think there's another big who's close to his upside in the lottery.And he's not gonna make it till 4 in my opinion.I think washington would be all over him.And people keep saying the cavs wanna trade up for beal, but that's the media saying that's who they should take.They can get beal @ 4.They want MKG cause he was kyrie irving's high school teammate and those 2 desperately want to play together.We need to stay @ 2 and draft robinson! And for the record: I get so sick people talking about someone being a "franchise player" or "superstar".Those are guys, that when they come along,usually end up being first ballot hall of famers by the end of their careers.You can't count on one of those just happening in any given draft.But there are many players that can can still change the course of a franchise and put it on the right path.And i certainly believe that robinson has franchise changing qualities.He doesn't have to be a "superstar" to be what we need out of this draft.And since were tearing everyone's games apart.How many times did davis spot up for a 15 footer or back someone down and throw a smooth jump hook over them last year? All these guys need to work on their games when they get to the pros.That's why they're rookies!

[SWedd523]

He isn't going to push people around like he was able to in college. Not saying he's a string bean in the NBA, but he's certainly not going to be bullying anybody

[SJackson1]

He isn't going to push people around like he was able to in college. Not saying he's a string bean in the NBA, but he's certainly not going to be bullying anybody

he might not be able to bully anybody but he his very athletic and will challenge most PF's in the league.

[SWedd523]

he might not be able to bully anybody but he his very athletic and will challenge most PF's in the league.

... and I never said he wouldn't.

But as a player that got by more on athleticism than skill in college, there's a legitimate question of how he's going to adjust to not being the top dog anymore.

[westbrook08]

I respect your opinion swedd.I just disagree.I think he's gonna be a load to guard in the pro's and think he will turn out to be a very skilled big man.Just what i've seen in workout videos of him since the season goes a long way towards telling me that he is going to be a tireless woker and a great example in our locker room if we draft him.I'm just curious,who do like with the #2 pick? I'm not being sarcastic @ all, i just wanna know who you feel fits best for our team.I mean, you know how i feel! lol.

[SWedd523]

A lot of the things you said are true, but I'm talking about pure athleticism. He obviously won't be Sean May, but he isn't going to be a head-and-shoulders dominant athlete. Look at Kemba. In college he was lightning quick and nobody could stay with him. Then he got to the league and, while still quick, he's closer to the average than the exception.

Robinson is clearly a hard worker and should be able to get to where he has a good set of post moves, but you'd be silly to think he's Scola, Randolph, Jefferson, or even Bosh. He's just not a back to the basket type of guy at this point in his career and he's going to struggle a little bit until he adjusts.

[bes628]

I don't think Robinson is anywhere near his ceiling yet skill wise, dude has only been a starter for 1 year. He already has great athleticism that will only help his development, and a decent enough offensive/defensive/rebounding skill set to help this team out from the jump.

[DashGlobal]

A lot of the things you said are true, but I'm talking about pure athleticism. He obviously won't be Sean May, but he isn't going to be a head-and-shoulders dominant athlete. Look at Kemba. In college he was lightning quick and nobody could stay with him. Then he got to the league and, while still quick, he's closer to the average than the exception.

Robinson is clearly a hard worker and should be able to get to where he has a good set of post moves, but you'd be silly to think he's Scola, Randolph, Jefferson, or even Bosh. He's just not a back to the basket type of guy at this point in his career and he's going to struggle a little bit until he adjusts.

Kemba can beat his man off the dribble at will. He just has to learn how to finish better and find open team-mates.

[SWedd523]

Just about any PG can do that. Say hello to the "no hand-check" era.


Is Kemba an elite athlete at the PG position? No.