Tom Thibodeau seems like a huge fan of Mitchell Robinson.
Thibodeau was asked on Friday about his impressions of Robinson.
Here’s what he said about the Knicks’ third year center:
“What he did last year was put a lot of pressure on the rim,” Thibodeau said. “He’s an incredible athlete. But we don’t want to put a limit on him. We want to keep working on all aspects of his game and develop.”
“He spent some time here (in New York) in the early summer and we hope to be able to bring him back in and get to work with him so he can develop those skills.”
Robinson will not be part of the Knicks volunteer team training in the bubble. She is skipping sessions for personal reasons. But Robinson was in New York for individual training earlier this month and worked with the coaching staff over the summer.
In the past, the Knicks have sent coaches to Robinson’s hometown to work with him. It makes sense that they will do it again in the off season.
Regardless of the moves the Knicks make this offseason, it is clear that it would take a huge return to consider trading it.
“Obviously, he is a very important part of this team,” Thibodeau said.