Thomas Robinson. The 6'9" power forward who was No. 2 on many mock drafts last season is on the trading block for the second time before he even starts his second season as a professional basketball player.
During last season's draft, I was one of the biggest proponents of drafting Robinson over Michael Kidd-Gilchrist with Charlotte's second pick. His insane athleticism, killer instinct at the rim, solid size and strength had me sold. He put up fantastic statistics at Kansas, and he looked like a surefire solid post threat and a terrific rebounder.
Then he was drafted into the worst position possible.
The Sacramento Kings, whose organization (even more so at the time of Robinson's acquisition) were in an absolute state of disarray. They had a surplus of bigs and little need for Robinson. Coaching was poor, management was poor and the way the team developed him was inexcusably poor.
Then he was traded to an equally awful position with the Houston Rockets.
Unlike the Kings, the Rockets were in playoff contention and also had a surplus of bigs on the roster. With the roster they already had, it became clear ...
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