What most people predicted to be a complicated season has turned into a somewhat solid campaign for the New York Knicks.
Jalen Brunson was the catalyst they so desperately needed at the point guard position.
RJ Barrett, while inconsistent, has had some big games and has stepped up when his number has been called.
Julius Randle looks back to his former self after a worrisome regression last season, and even coach Tom Thibodeau has managed to silence some of his critics.
However, despite the team’s success, big man Mitchell Robinson doesn’t look happy at all.
The big man took to social media to complain about his lack of involvement offensively, and this isn’t the first time that he’s talked about this.
Looks like Mitchell Robinson isn’t happy with his role on offense 👀
(h/t @krispursiainen ) pic.twitter.com/zd1bKzx6hq
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) March 15, 2023
Robinson had been spotted working on his handles and moves and even expanding his range during the offseason, yet he’s barely involved in the team’s offense.
The Knicks don’t usually draw up plays for him, and he does most of his damage from alley-oops, put-backs, and offensive boards.
He’s currently averaging 7.5 points per game, down from his 8.3 career average.
He’s taking just 4.8 shots per game, down from his career high of 5.7 a couple of seasons ago, so he might have a valid point right there.
However, it’s not like he’s an offensive-minded big man in today’s NBA, so it’s hard to blame the Knicks for taking that approach with him.
Robinson is an outstanding rim protector, but he’s not that durable, either.
So, maybe he should’ve thought about his role before signing that multi-year extension last offseason.
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