Steven Adams agrees that Mitchell Robinson is greater in this critical place

MEMPHIS – Steven Adams has “probably” conceded the title of the NBA’s greatest offensive rebounder to Mitchell Robinson.

For the duration of Robinson’s outstanding preseason, Knicks mentor Tom Thibodeau declared his middle as the ideal at cleansing up the offensive glass. Adams, the Grizzlies heart who was the only player to grab additional offensive rebounds than Robinson final season, stated Wednesday he agreed with Thibodeau’s evaluation.

“Probably,” Adams said. “Dude’s truly very good.”

Not that Adams is very fascinated in that title.

“I’d relatively not get as numerous offensive rebounds simply because that means we make pictures,” Adams reported. “So f—k, who cares, mate? Get some rebounds, who cares, as very long as you get the bloody acquire, mate.”

Whilst the Grizzlies swept their two-video game series previous period versus the Knicks, Robinson dominated his matchup with Adams while averaging six blocks and 7.5 offensive boards. He would’ve had a triple-double in their next recreation with two much more blocks.

“He’s a excellent offensive rebounder. Jumps large. Very good positioning. Quite proficient,” Adams said. “He’s truly good for their process. How they assault and whatnot.”

To enhance his offensive rebounding tactics, Robinson claimed he devoured film on Adams, the enormous 29-12 months-aged from New Zealand. Adams has concluded in the major-8 of offensive rebounding the past six seasons.

“I’ve found Steven Adams, how he does it,” Robinson mentioned. “He form of goes from the baseline, functions his way in. He is strong, so which is variety of a single takeaway I received from him. Other men use their quickness. 9 periods out of 10, they get to the spot the place the ball is likely. It seriously is obtaining in the suitable posture, possessing your space.”

In today’s NBA, several gamers make major cash out of solely running in the paint. Adams, who has attained around $150 million in his career, and Robinson, who just signed a $60 million deal, are two of the greatest. Other illustrations are Cleveland’s Jarrett Allen and Atlanta’s Clint Capela.

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