MEMPHIS – Steven Adams has “probably” conceded the title of the NBA’s best offensive rebounder to Mitchell Robinson.
During Robinson’s spectacular preseason, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau declared his middle as the very best at cleansing up the offensive glass. Adams, the Grizzlies middle who was the one participant to seize extra offensive rebounds than Robinson final season, mentioned Wednesday he agreed with Thibodeau’s evaluation.
“Probably,” Adams mentioned. “Dude’s really good.”
Not that Adams may be very fascinated with that title.
“I’d rather not get as many offensive rebounds because that means we make shots,” Adams mentioned. “So f—k, who cares, mate? Get some rebounds, who cares, as long as you get the bloody win, mate.”
Although 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 a good offensive rebounder. Jumps high. Good positioning. Very talented,” Adams mentioned. “He’s really good for their system. How they attack and whatnot.”
To improve his offensive rebounding ways, Robinson mentioned he devoured movie on Adams, the huge 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 mentioned. “He kind of goes from the baseline, works his way in. He is strong, so that’s kind of one takeaway I got from him. Other guys use their quickness. Nine times out of 10, they get to the spot where the ball is going. It really is getting in the right position, owning your space.”
In as we speak’s NBA, few gamers make massive cash out of solely 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 very best. Other examples are Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen and Atlanta’s Clint Capela.
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