Yesterday on social media, Mitchell Robinson grumbled regarding his use in the Knicks offense. His playing time is relatively high but the pivot complains of… running for not much.
We had the impression that everything was going like a thunder among the Knicks. It must be said that it is quite new since James Dolan took over the controls, for almost 25 years. As it was too good to be true, Mitchell Robinson came to add his little grain of salt in the gear so well oiled. The day before yesterday, following a comfortable victory over the Blazers, Mitch complained regarding Snapchat of his role in the Big Apple franchise. He denounces in particular his lack of involvement in attack.
Mitchell Robinson on Snapchat:
“Tired asf of just being out there for cardio fam like I want to play basketball to really just wasting my time and energy ????????♂️”
“Disappearing for a while” pic.twitter.com/1PiWUiyYcp— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 15, 2023
“I’m so tired of being here just to do cardio guys, like I was playing basketball just to waste my time and energy.” –Mitchell Robinson
This isn’t the first time Mitchell Robinson has used social media in this way. Last year, he posted a similar message on Instagram.
Its situation is, it is true, special. With Tom Thibodeau, the question of playing time comes up often. Either this is too high, the executives are put to very high contribution, or on the contrary ridiculously low. But Mitchell Robinson does not denounce this. This year, he plays almost all of the matches as a starter and stays on the pitch for 27 minutes. par match. Nope, Mitchou rebels once morest its offensive use here. On his last two meetings once morest the Lakers and at the Blazers, the pivot only shot six times.
His contribution in attack since his early years has not really changed. ATaround eight points per game, Mitch’s specialty has always been protecting the circle. With 1.6 once morest per game, as much as Joel Embiid or Kristaps Porzingisthe pivot of Knicks is a defensive threat not to be underestimated. It is an essential key to the defense of Knicks : when he is awaythe defensive rating of New York goes from 113.4 to 119the worst in the league. But perhaps Robinson’s annoyance is…understandable. Indeed, in attack he is one of the most effective players in the league, he who shoots 68% this season. Only Nic Claxton (71,1%) do better.
Free agent in 2026, Mitchell Robinson risks stuffing the system Thibodeau for some time yet. Be careful, however, Tom, be careful not to offend the mood of your defensive pillar, for once everything is rolling in the Knicks.
