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Robert Williams or Mitchell Robinson?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Plowman, Jan 30, 2024.

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Williams or Robinson?

  1. Williams

  2. Robinson

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  1. Plowman

    Plowman Member

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    Both of these guys are coming back from surgery. Mitch Robinson in another month or so, and Time Lord, likely not until next year. I wouldn't think we'd have to give up much.
     
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    Give me a big who can shoot 3s and share the floor with Sengun.

    If not, why not just sign Biyombo to a short term deal?
     
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    I seem to remember Knicks fans not loving Robinson but I could he wrong. Im fine with a cheap Williams deal as well as Ivisic or Filipowski with our lotto pick.
     
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    R Holmes (not playing much)
    Olynyk (available but have to deal with Ainge)
    Jalen Smith (looking to get moved after the Siakam trade)
    Any one of those
     
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    I don't know why this board thinks a backup center that will only play 10-15 minutes a night is going to completely change the trajectory of our season.

    The only thing wilder than that would be moving Sengun to PF and taking him away from the paint.
     
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    Pass.
     
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    Mitch because of a actual big with legit Footer size for second unit

    Williams because of his being familiar with Udoka, and being that second unit lob threat

    I would just draft that giant from Purdue and call it a day, and draft the best snioer with size, if I can't get a Hield deal done
     
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    I’d rather Williams, as long as we don’t call him “Time Lord” which is the worst nickname I’ve ever heard.
     
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    Neither.... the ability to stay on the court is important.
     
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    Mitchell Robinson probably.... buuut - are the Knicks looking to move him?
     
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    To be honest I'd take Jock Landale playing like he's not a bum. Tate is also an acceptable small ball 5. Eason's eventual return is going to help but adding a legit backup who can protect rim is more of a CF catchphrase than a reality.
     
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    never heard of them
     
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    I’d rather invest in a young center from the draft than use assets on players that are injury prone, particularly Robert Williams.
     
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    This is the only correct answer.
     
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    Robinson is a bit younger and his injury seems less serious--feels like more guys come back 100% from ankles than knees. We'd also get him back this season to help with a play-in push. Not a huge deal in my view, but still nice.

    Williams is maybe a bit better of a player, but it's fairly close, and there are questions about whether his production will be the same when he comes back.

    Overall, I think I'd say Robinson, but the catch is--is Robinson actually available? I'm sure Williams is for the right price, but I haven't heard any rumors of the Knicks trying to trade Mitchell.
     
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  18. Plowman

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    I'm with you on the ankle vs knee deal.

    It'll be interesting to see what the Knicks do. Hartenstein becomes an UFA this year. And, Mitch is signed to a sweetheart of a deal at 4yr/60. Before getting injured, he was snapping up offensive boards at a Rodman like pace, and playing mad defense. At the same time we've seen IH's play of late. so....
     
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    Neither.

    Jalen Smith would be nice though.
     
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    I'd be shocked If Thibs was trying to trade a great defensive big like Robinson, unless they were getting something like Tari back. No thanks...

    Timelord is interesting as a long-term 15 mpg guy who knows Udoka.
     

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