So this is a pivotal stretch for Robinson, who is currently sidelined while rehabbing his foot fracture.
With that in mind, we asked scout who watched the Knicks semi-regularly last season to evaluate Robinson. Here’s what the scout said:
“I give (Steve Mills and Scott Perry) a lot of credit for taking him (with the No. 36 pick in 2018). We liked him but not enough to pull the trigger. They did and they were right. His physical tools are all there. One thing I’d like to see from him this season is setting better screens. He’s improved in that area, but even last season there were times when (his screens were subpar). I’d like to see that consistently this year.”
“The other thing long-term is, can he draw defenders out of the paint? He was a good shooter in high school and we thought it might translate to (the NBA). We haven’t seen it yet. If he can knock shots down, it changes so much (for the Knicks on offense).
“(The Knicks’ spacing) would be so much better if (Robinson) can be at least a threat further from the basket. I like him a lot, and he’s been much more (disciplined when it comes to fouling). If he can knock a shot down, he’d unlock a lot (for himself and the Knicks).”
LECQUE IN MILWAUKEE?
Jalen Lecque had a free agent workout with the Bucks recently, according to people who were in the gym during the session. Lecque, a 21-year-old guard, was in Milwaukee as part of a group free agent workout, those people said. The Bucks currently have 20 players under contract, though they have made roster changes during camp.