The New York Knicks may have found a hidden gem in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. Mitchell Robinson, a McDonald’s All-American, fell in the Knicks lap with the 36th pick despite being projected as high as the lottery during different parts of the pre-draft process. He fell out of favor with scouts when he left Western Kentucky without ever playing a game.
Robinson’s year off from competitive basketball definitely set him back a bit, but he’s already exceeding early expectations. In fact, a few weeks ago, head coach David Fizdale believed that Robinson would need to spend time in the G League to fully develop his skill set.