SACRAMENTO AIRPORT – Nobody has been harder on Nate Robinson than in these spaces. But it’s Thanksgiving and it’s time to change course. It’s time to start Robinson over Chris Duhon and put up with his shenanigans. Last night in Arco Arena, that became confirmed. Mike D’Antoni has no choice.
Robinson and David Lee were the only players who came at the Kings, whom the Knicks made look like the Showtime Lakers. Robinson finished with 26 points and singlehandedly led their charge back from a 19-6 deficit. Robinson right now is Allen Iverson Lite. In fact, some think at Iverson’s age, Robinson can outplay AI.
After the game, Mike D’Antoni said he’s still “searching” and will revaluate after Duhon’s shooting percentage fell to 24 percent. Yes, we know D’Antoni loves the Duhon carries himself and hates Nate’s disposition, still angered at him shooting at the wrong basket. But he’s got eyes.
For that matter, Al Harrington should start ahead of Wilson Chandler, whose left ankle is bothering him, the one he had surgery on over the summer. Keep Danilo Gallinari in there because benching him at this point would hurt his confidence.