Lopez has made 34.4 percent of his threes since 2016 on 5 attempts per game. For instance, they could approach the Milwaukee Bucks about trading for Brook Lopez. Gasol’s 3-point shooting will allow Randle to operate inside of the arc more frequently.Īt the trade deadline, the Knicks could look for more long-term solutions. Gasol was immediately receptive to the idea as he took 3.6 threes per game during the 2016-17 season. The only way Fizdale could open up the floor for Conley was to ask Gasol to shoot more threes. Gasol’s 3-point skillset came to life because his former coach, David Fizdale, wanted to open the floor for Mike Conley. Gasol would be a perfect candidate to play alongside Randle because he has shot 37 percent from three since 2016 on 3.5 attempts per game. As a consequence, the Lakers will most likely be open to trade him. This signing of Jordan likely means that Gasol won’t see any rotation minutes with the Lakers next season. The Lakers have agreed to a deal in principle with DeAndre Jordan. A short-term candidate for this role could be Marc Gasol. As a result, Randle will have ample room to operate inside of the arc. Given Randle’s skillset, the Knicks should look to acquire a floor-spacing center that can stand behind the 3-point line. Randle has combined his isolation skill set with post-work, making 42.5 percent of his shots on 2 attempts per game. The field goal percentage has led to him averaging 2.9 points per game. Randle has shot 41.9 percent in isolation since 2015 on 1.4 shots. Randle has thrived inside the arc as an NBA player. However, it is unrealistic to expect him to repeat last season, based on his previous track record.Ĭonsequently, the Knicks need to put Randle in better positioning to succeed. Randle elevated his 3-point shooting skill set last season, converting 41.1 percent of his attempts. Unfortunately, Randle struggled from the 3-point line before last season, only making 29.5 percent of his attempts on 1.5 shots per game. These plays contributed to Randle taking a career-high of 29.3 percent of his shots from behind the arc, averaging 5.5 per game. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find any separation from his defender, leading him to pass the ball to Randle, who shot a wide-open three. Once Robinson came up to set the screen, Payton tried to go over the pick to attack the basket. While Randle was standing behind the 3-point line, Elfirid Payton had the ball on the left wing, waiting for Mitchell Robinson to set a screen.
Robinson’s need to be close to the basket contributed to Julius Randle spending more time behind the arc.įor instance, Randle spent an entire possession standing on the right wing, behind the 3-point line, midway through the 1st quarter of a home game against Brooklyn. He has averaged 7.1 points in the restricted area. Robinson’s success close to the basket has led to him shooting 71.3 percent in the restricted area on 5 shots per game.
Robinson made 58.8 percent of the putbacks on 2.1 shots, averaging 2.9 points per game. Those 4 offensive rebounds per game have led to him averaging 2.6 putback possessions. Robinson has averaged 4 offensive rebounds throughout his career. Robinson has been able to supplement his roll-man success by getting offensive rebounds and executing putbacks. He has averaged 2.6 points per game as a roll man: 35 percent of his production. Robinson has shot 78.2 percent from the field as a roll man over his first three seasons on 1.5 shots per game.
For instance, Robinson has excelled as a roll man throughout his professional career, averaging 3 possessions per game. Robinson has found most of his offensive success when he is closer to the basket. Let’s take a look at why New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson isn’t a good stylistic fit with the team’s current star Julius Randle. However, extending Robinson at the current moment would be a bad decision for the New York Knicks as Robinson is a bad stylistic fit with their top player, Julius Randle. Marc Berman of the New York Post stated on August 23rd that the Knicks were open to discussing an extension with Robinson as long as it wasn’t some crazy number.īerman goes on to state that league insiders believe that a reasonable price for Robinson would be $44 million over four seasons.
The New York Knicks are reportedly willing to extend center Mitchell Robinson if it comes at a reasonable price.