Mitchell Robinson, or Big Country as some call him, is raising some eyebrows early this NBA season. Fans are noting he looks out of shape and is playing well below what we’ve seen from him in prior years. It’s tough to hear, especially when the season just started.
Big Mitch’s Early Season Scrutiny
It’s tough, right? We all want to preach patience. Give the guy time to get used to his new team and role. But this isn’t just a slow start; some are already saying “Big Mitch” isn’t looking like himself. He absolutely thrived in New York with a specific role, and the big question is: can he make it work in the Celtics’ system? We all know how much we rely on him being a beast in the paint, and the worry about him missing time due to injury, which frankly, we almost expect, is already lurking. It’s super early, yeah, small sample size, but you gotta keep an eye on this. We need him right.
The Unthinkable: Trading Derrick White
Then there’s the truly wild idea floating around: trading Derrick White. Look, I love Derrick White. I’d fight for the guy. He gives his all every night. But the talk is that his contract could be used to snag another big man or forward, which would open up some major minutes for Peyton, Baylor, Hugo, and Ron. You could even create space for Chris Cenac to step up. The cold, hard truth people are throwing out is that White is nearing an athletic downturn. His game, especially defensively, hinges on that thin margin of being able to stay in front of guys, to react, to use that athletic burst to keep up. Losing just half a step? That puts him on the wrong side of that margin. Nobody wants to see it, but smart GMs move players *before* they lose that step. And yeah, his shooting woes from last year aren’t helping the argument to keep him long-term. This isn’t necessarily a “now” thing, but maybe by the offseason? It’s a tough pill to swallow, but you can see the logic, even if it hurts.
So, where does that leave us? With Big Country, we’re holding our breath, hoping patience pays off and he rounds into form for the Celtics. With Derrick White, it’s a full-blown debate between heart and head. It’s early in the season, but these are the kind of questions that can define a season. We’re watching every play, every minute, waiting to see how these situations unfold for our team. Let’s get it.
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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