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NBA Trades: 5 lob threats the Detroit Pistons should target

By Corey Rausch

Dec 21, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) dunks over Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2021; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) dunks over Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in action against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2021 in New York City. 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. New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-91. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks in action against the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2021 in New York City. 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. New York Knicks defeated the Detroit Pistons 105-91. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: 5 lob threats the Detroit Pistons should target – Mitchell Robinson

The timing is appropriate, as Mitchell Robinson just had his best game of the season against the Pistons earlier this week. Finally given an increased workload, Robinson went off for 17 points, 14 rebounds, three blocks, and a steal.

After multiple seasons of being a per-36 minutes standout, it may finally be time for Robinson to find himself getting increased minutes with a new team.

For his career at a per-36-minute rate, Robinson is averaging 12.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals. All of his shot attempts this season have come within five feet of the rim, with roughly 15 percent of them coming on alley-oops.

Considering he has not played with a real passing threat so far this season, giving him a chance to receive passes from Cunningham and Hayes should reasonably open things up for the big man.

Robinson is approaching restricted free agency and trading for him now would also give the Pistons the right to have some amount of control over negotiations.

He is also the first player on the list to show consistent defensive potential, an added bonus outside of adding the singular skill that the Pistons were looking to add. Health and consistency remain a question, but Robinson is well worth the risk.

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