2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Thomas Robinson





Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2012 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Thomas Robinson


Position: Power Forward

Size: 6-9, 237

School: Kansas, Junior


Strengths:
  • NBA-ready body
  • Strong rebounder
  • Toughness
  • Fierce competitor
  • Athleticism
  • Explosive at the rim
  • Footwork in the post
  • Has blow-by ability with a couple power dribbles
  • Decent mid-range jumper
  • Great outlet passer
  • Brings terrific energy to the floor
  • Guards on the perimeter well for his size



    Weaknesses:
  • Free throw shooting
  • A bit foul prone
  • Jumper still needs some work
  • Tends to take off some defensive possessions

    Summary: As expected, Robinson has emerged as the go-to player for the Jayhawks this season which has really helped his draft stock. He is pretty complete power forward with a very nice inside/outside game and a terrific combination of size, strength and athleticism to be an ideal NBA power forward. He is certainly a lottery prospect and could move as high as the top five if he really thrives at Kansas this season.

    Player Comparison: Poor-man's Blake Griffin. I am pretty high on Robinson, so I will give him a pretty lofty comparison. Robinson obviously isn't as good as Griffin was when he was at Oklahoma, but the two have similar traits: explosion at the rim, great athleticism for power forwards, strength, NBA-ready bodies. Griffin had a higher motor, but I actually think Robinson has a better jump shot.





    RELATED LINKS:


    2012 NBA Mock Draft


    2013 NBA Mock Draft


    2012 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2012 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
    All other e-mail, including advertising and link proposals, send to: wpc112@gmail.com



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