As the youngest team in the league in the past two seasons, the Thunder's rebuilding speed is obvious to all. The big exchange-style trade did not disrupt the team's rebuilding pace, and the departure of Paul did not make the Thunder lose hope of rebuilding. After experiencing the injury of the core Alexander last season, the Thunder have high expectations for the new season, and the team's insider Isaiah Robbie is well prepared for his performance in the new season.
In the 2019 draft, Robbie was selected by the Lone Ranger with the 45th overall pick in the second round, but after signing the contract, Robbie did not play a game for the Lone Ranger. At the end of his rookie season, Robbie was traded to the Thunder by the Lone Ranger. Last season, Robbie became the Thunder's starting fourth. Although he didn't score many points, after a season of training last season, Robbie has adapted to the rhythm of professional games and is ready to show off in the new season.
Due to the operation of the Thunder in these two seasons, the team's tactical rotation is basically dominated by young players, and Robbie, who was put in the starting lineup, is only 22 years old, but has become the team's oldest player of. For the Thunder, in the process of rebuilding the team, a veteran needs to stand up and lead the team, but after the lack of such suitable players, Robbie was pushed to the front line, but he did a very good job on the court.
Robbie is not like most young players, facing physical confrontation on the court, but he is the first person to rush in front. In the small ball era, the inside line has become a battleground for all teams, and the physical confrontation of the inside line is also everywhere, and it has not been reduced because of the advent of the three-point era. Robbie has excellent card position awareness and can use his excellent jumping ability to grab more offensive rebounds. As long as the basket leaves him a certain amount of space, Robbie will stage a violent dunk.
small ball era,Each team has very high requirements for three-pointers inside players, and Robbie also pays great attention to this aspect of training. Although Robbie didn't have much possession in the Thunder last season, he still maintained an average of 1.8 three-pointers per game, and his three-pointer percentage was close to 34%. With the improvement of the ball in the new season, Robbie's performance in this area will be strengthened. In terms of passing, Robbie also has a good passing awareness. He can always observe teammates in the open position and can quickly send a second pass.
For the Thunder, Alexander is the focus of their future training, and a five-year $172 million renewal contract shows the determination and trust of the Thunder. But outside of Alexander, the Thunder lack a suitable second-in-chief, and Alexander alone is far from being able to lead the team to complete the reconstruction quickly. Among the Thunder's young players, Robbie is a good choice.
Robbie's performance last season has attracted the attention of the Thunder coaching staff, and the hard training in the offseason has also given Robbie greater confidence in his performance in the new season. Although the Thunder is in the rebuilding period, there will be certain requirements for performance. If Robbie can help the Thunder achieve a stable record during this period, then he will become an important member of the Thunder in the future, and will also become Alexander. The best helper around.
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