2025-26 Season
MITCHELL ROBINSON
2025-26 Season
MITCHELL ROBINSON
Robinson produces at an above average rate for a 19-minute workload.
Robinson produces at an above average rate for a 19-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 14 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 93 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Mitchell Robinson spent the first quarter of the 2025-26 season transitioning from a struggling starter into a volatile, matchup-dependent bench bruiser. Early on, his offensive limitations severely dragged down his overall value, perfectly illustrated on 11/15 vs MIA. Despite grabbing 10 rebounds, his total inability to score—missing both of his shot attempts for zero points—resulted in a dismal -12.6 impact score. Moving to the second unit helped him focus entirely on doing the dirty work, which paid dividends during the 11/30 vs TOR matchup. Robinson managed a +4.4 impact score that night despite scoring just two points, generating value entirely by vacuuming up 15 crucial rebounds to control the glass. When he actually finds his touch around the rim, he transforms into an absolute wrecking ball. He completely dismantled the interior on 12/20 vs PHI, pairing 16 rebounds with a hyper-efficient 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting to post a staggering +30.6 impact score.
Mitchell Robinson spent this midseason stretch redefining the modern reserve center role by turning low-usage minutes into pure, unadulterated glass-cleaning dominance. During a bruising tilt on 01/11 vs POR, he attempted just five shots to score 6 points, yet registered a staggering +14.1 Impact score by vacuuming up 11 rebounds and anchoring the interior defense. He took that interior bullying a step further on 01/19 vs DAL, pairing 12 points on an efficient 6-for-8 shooting night with 14 boards to generate a massive +16.1 Impact in barely 19 minutes of action. His astronomical advanced metrics stem entirely from an absolute refusal to waste possessions; because he rarely shoots outside of point-blank range, his relentless hustle shines without dragging down the offense. The formula only breaks when physical matchups neutralize his rebounding. A spot start on 01/04 vs PHI exposed this exact vulnerability, as he managed just 5 rebounds and posted a dismal -7.6 Impact score due to poor defensive rotations and a total lack of offensive rhythm. Ultimately, Robinson remains a blunt instrument who thrives when deployed in short bursts to shatter the opponent's frontcourt.
Mitchell Robinson spent this late-season stretch operating as a low-usage, high-efficiency wrecking ball in the paint. When thrust into the starting lineup on 03/13 vs IND, he completely devoured the glass. He pulled down 22 rebounds that night to generate a massive +26.2 Impact score. He earned another spot start on 04/03 vs CHI and responded with a flawless 7-for-7 shooting night, racking up 17 points and 11 rebounds for a staggering +27.7 Impact. Even when his offensive touches vanished, Robinson found ways to drastically alter games. During his 03/15 vs GSW appearance, he scored just 4 points but still posted a +10.0 Impact because of his relentless interior defense and ability to secure 10 rebounds in a mere 17 minutes. However, his limited offensive repertoire occasionally left him marginalized against quicker matchups. On 04/18 vs ATL, he managed only 4 rebounds and a single shot attempt in 14 minutes, resulting in a bleak -7.6 Impact as a complete lack of hustle plays dragged down his value.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Volatile for his role. Robinson has noticeable ups and downs, with scoring moving ~4 points between games.
Reliable shooter — hits 45%+ from the field in 94% of games. You can count on efficient nights more often than not.
Defensive difference-maker. Robinson consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 11 games. Longest cold streak: 4 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 57 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
69 games played
