New York, which succeeded in acquiring Towns, is seeking an additional trade.
U.S. local media “CBS Sports” reported on the 30th (Korea time) that the New York Knicks are looking for a trade for center Mitchell Robinson.
Robinson was New York’s starting center during the 2023-2024 season. Robinson averaged 5.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 31 appearances during the regular season. 토토사이트
Robinson is a player who plays a key role in Tom Thibodeau’s defense tactics. Throughout his NBA career, Thibodeau has been known for his sticky defense tactics, and the center is the most important position in his defense tactics. Under Thibodeau, the center is responsible for defending under the basket and blocking the opponent from breaking through.
Robinson performed well in line with Thibodeau’s tactics, but the problem was his glassy temperament. Robinson is a player with many minor injuries and is often sidelined. He played in only 31 games during the 2023-2024 season due to injuries. Even in the playoffs, he left the first round with an injury, which did not help his team.
Under these circumstances, Carl Anthony-Towns joined in a trade. Towns was originally a center position and was a solid starting center for the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Rudy Gobert joined in a trade ahead of the 2022-2023 season, forcing him to take on the power position. Towns obviously performed worse in the power forward position than in the center position.
In order to maximize Towns from New York’s point of view, it is highly likely to be used as a center position. In other words, Robinson’s position is dangerous.
In addition, New York has strengthened its wing resources, OG Anunobi and Michal Bridges, in the offseason. Anunobi and Bridges are players who can move between positions 2 and 4.
The problem is that Robinson suits Thibodeau’s defensive tactics more than Towns. Towns and Thibodeau have already worked together in Minnesota. Towns played well in offense at the time, but he was disappointed in defense. It is unclear what choice Thibodeau, who values defense, will make.
Although Robinson is glass-bodied, he will be in demand in the trade market because his skill itself is a compliant player. The remaining contract conditions also have an appropriate contract to receive a $13 million annual salary through the 2025-2026 season.
After a stormy off-season, New York quickly became the No. 1 favorite. The next season for New York is a season of failure unless it wins. Who will be the main player in the center position, which is the most important position in Thibodeau’s coach tactics.
