Transitioning into the NBA is a tough feat for anyone, let alone kids in their late teens and early 20s. The NBA’s Rookie Transition Program recently took place in New Jersey and the New York Knicks were well represented.
The program, which is to help rookies and young players transition into the NBA, was inspiring for the Knicks attendees. Mitchell Robinson and Allonzo Trier were not able to attend the program in 2018 so that’s why they were in attendance this summer.
“For him to tell us what he went through and the mental health (issues) that he had, it made me feel like I can use some of those skills to become a better person, better player,” Robinson said about one ex-player’s words of wisdom, per Ian Begley of SNY.