New York Knicks: Five takeaways from 2018 media day

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 13: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks in action against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden on November 13, 2017 in New York City. The Cavaliers defeated the Knicks 104-101. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

The New York Knicks held their 2018 media day session on Monday. What came about from the handful of press conferences?

On Monday, the New York Knicks conducted their annual media day as training camp prep began. Members of the Knicks appeared at the podium to speak to various media outlets, discussing expectations for the 2018-19 season and accompanying news.

There were enough topics of conversation to make media day interesting. From Kristaps Porzingis’ appearance to Enes Kanter’s comments about the playoffs, it was not uneventful.

So what were some of the day’s main takeaways? Who’s comments stood out the most? Let’s take a look:

5. Trey Burke’s interesting comparison for Mitchell Robinson

When the New York Knicks selected Mitchell Robinson in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, they received a player projected to go in the first round. The decision to skip collegiate basketball potentially impacted his value and led to the early second-round slot.

However, in the summer league, Robinson showcased the skills that once considered him a first round talent. With a double-double average, he flashed enough promise to make Knicks fans excited.

Well, in Trey Burke’s view, Robinson proved even more than that—the look of a young, skinnier version of Shaquille O’Neal, as noted by The New York Post:

"“I got a chance to play with him in open gym, and I was shocked a little bit,” Burke said Monday at media day at the MSG Training Center. “His ability to just get a rebound off of the rim, just go right back up and just dunk it, it reminded me of like a young — and this is high praise — it reminded me of like a young Shaquille O’Neal, just skinnier."

That’s incredible praise for Robinson, before he even takes the court for a meaningful regular-season game. He may never live up to that hype, but at least one teammates seem to think highly of what the rookie center could provide.

Robinson will look to impress in his rookie season, either way, and become a part of New York’s future for the next 2-4 years.

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