New York Knicks: Evaluating the Anthony Davis trade assets

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans in action against Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on January 14, 2018 in New York City. The Pelicans defeated the Knicks 123-118 in overtime. 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. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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New York Knicks Mitchell Robinson (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

4. Mitchell Robinson

Selected in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, Mitchell Robinson possesses intriguing upside, yet as a raw player. It became a terrific value pick for the New York Knicks, building their assets towards the future or a trade like this.

Robinson has years to go in his development. He skipped college, lost a year to gain experience and showed inconsistencies on the court. With learning, though, there’s little question it results in a bright future.

To gain a superior big man, however, the Knicks may have to surrender one of their own, a Louisiana native, to resupply the Pelicans with a center.

So far, Robinson has shown shot-blocking and alley-oop ability. It’s the extent of his game, for now, with trying to stay out of foul trouble his goal. This has become a problem throughout the season, limiting his on-court time and sticking as a reserve, not a starter.

For this deal, Robinson becomes an almost unquestioned part of this deal, pending they Knicks don’t send another frontcourt asset, and starts at center for the now-rebuilding New Orleans squad.

Like Ntilikina, it’s too soon to relinquish Robinson but, to acquire someone of Davis’ caliber, is there any other choice for New York’s front office to make?

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