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New York Knicks: The five most impressive players from Summer League

By Maxwell Ogden

LAS VEAGS, NV - JULY 10: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks after the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEAGS, NV - JULY 10: Kevin Knox #20 of the New York Knicks after the game against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 10, 2018 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 8: Mitchell Robinson #26 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 8, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 8: Mitchell Robinson #26 of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 8, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Mitchell Robinson

All eyes were on rookie forward Kevin Knox and second-year guard Frank Ntilikina. It’s an understandable truth, as both players were selected in the Top 10 of the NBA Draft—Knox in 2018, and Ntilikina in 2017.

While both Knox and Ntilikina turned heads in Las Vegas, it was 2018 second-round draft pick Mitchell Robinson who provided the most consistent of contributions.

Robinson was explosive, putting up 13.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, 5.4 offensive boards, 4.0 blocks, and 1.0 steal in just 24.8 minutes per game. He shot 66.7 percent from the field, dominated defensively, and was an unstoppable force on the offensive glass.

It was a remarkable stretch of games from Robinson, who lended credence to the upside comparisons he’s received to Clint Capela, DeAndre Jordan, and Hassan Whiteside.

Robinson’s motor was remarkable, as he covered every inch of the court on the defensive end. He blocked multiple jump shots, switched with ease against the pick and roll, pulled down offensive rebounds with ease, and threw down dunks from a flat-footed leap.

Only time will tell if Robinson can continue to thrive against an NBA-caliber level of competition, but he’s created understandable hype via Summer League.

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