A lot of the New York Knicks’ younger players have been subject to scrutiny this season. It’s been hard for them to find consistent production. Yet, on a roster with so much uncertainty, Mitchell Robinson has shown he may have the clearest path to NBA stardom of anyone on the team.
What makes Mitchell Robinson so special?
Robinson’s path to the NBA was bizarre. In an unprecedented move, Robinson did not play any professional or collegiate basketball in the year leading up to the NBA draft. He prepared for it on his own accord. Scouts were still enamored with his lengthy frame and athleticism.