MEMPHIS — Steven Adams has “in all probability” conceded the title of the NBA’s biggest offensive rebounder to Mitchell Robinson.
Throughout Robinson’s spectacular preseason, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau declared his heart as the most effective at cleansing up the offensive glass. Adams, the Grizzlies heart who was the one participant to seize extra offensive rebounds than Robinson final season, stated Wednesday he agreed with Thibodeau’s evaluation.
“In all probability,” Adams stated. “Dude’s actually good.”
Not that Adams could be very occupied with that title.
“I’d slightly not get as many offensive rebounds as a result of meaning we make photographs,” Adams stated. “So f—ok, who cares, mate? Get some rebounds, who cares, so long as you get the bloody win, mate.”
Though the Grizzlies swept their two-game sequence final season in opposition to the Knicks, Robinson dominated his matchup with Adams whereas averaging six blocks and seven.5 offensive boards. He would’ve had a triple-double of their second sport with two extra blocks.
“He’s an excellent offensive rebounder. Jumps excessive. Good positioning. Very proficient,” Adams stated. “He’s actually good for his or her system. How they assault and whatnot.”
To boost his offensive rebounding ways, Robinson stated he devoured movie on Adams, the large 29-year-old from New Zealand. Adams has completed within the top-8 of offensive rebounding the final six seasons.
“I’ve seen Steven Adams, how he does it,” Robinson stated. “He form of goes from the baseline, works his method in. He's robust, in order that’s form of one takeaway I acquired from him. Different guys use their quickness. 9 occasions out of 10, they get to the spot the place the ball goes. It truly is getting in the best place, proudly owning your area.”
In in the present day’s NBA, few gamers make massive cash out of completely working within the paint. Adams, who has earned roughly $150 million in his profession, and Robinson, who simply signed a $60 million contract, are two of the most effective. Different examples are Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen and Atlanta’s Clint Capela.
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