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As an NBA player heading into his third season, Nate Robinson didn’t need to be here.
But the explosive, 5-foot-9 playmaker felt he had to prove that he could distribute and run a team.
Consider Robinson’s mission accomplished.
The University of Washington alum was named MVP of the Las Vegas summer league, leading New York to a 5-0 record. Robinson averaged 18.5 points and seven assists for the Knicks. He’s played in three summer leagues. The Knicks are 15-3 in those games.
Seattle’s Kevin Durant was named to the first team.
Now Robinson needs those performances to transfer over the regular season.
“I just wanted to get everybody involved,” Robinson said. “That was the main thing. I think I did a pretty good job. Guys were knocking down shots, playing together and sharing the ball.”
Robinson also got a chance to play with good friend and former Husky Tre Simmons, who joined Robinson on New York’s summer league team. Simmons averaged four points a game coming off the bench.
“That’s my guy,” Robinson said about Simmons. “I see him everyday during the summer time. Our kids are the same age. He’s like my brother.”
The NBA summer league first team includes: Aaron Brooks (Houston), Al Thornton (Clippers), Craig Smith (Timberwolves), Javaris Crittenon (Lakers), Jose Juan Barea (Mavericks), Kevin Durant (Sonics), Kyle Lowry (Grizzlies), Louis Williams (Sixers), Marco Belinelli (Warriors), Rodney Stuckey (Pistons), Rudy Gay (Grizzlies), Randy Foye (Timberwolves), Spencer Hawes (Kings) and Von Wafer (Nuggets).
Brooks, who graduated from Franklin High and attended the University of Oregon, was named the rookie of the month. Brooks averaged 22.2 points and 5.5 assists a game.
