Fansided · Sep 25, 2018
New York Knicks: Mitchell Robinson receives interesting Shaq comparison
New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson received an eye-popping comparison to Shaquille O’Neal for something he did in a practice.
Before the New York Knicks selected Mitchell Robinson in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, he received some first-round projections, due to the combination of size, athleticism and under-the-rim talent. The choice to not attend college may have hurt his stock, but that benefited New York in Round 2.
Robinson made his first impression in the summer league, with a double-double average in a handful of games. It was a small sample size, but enough to provide a glimpse into the future.
