Thomas Robinson

Thomas Robinson in Nets' starting lineup Monday

Brooklyn Nets forward Thomas Robinson will start at power forward for the Nets on Monday, as coach Lionel Hollins wants to see Robinson play alongside Brook Lopez.

What It Means:

Thaddeus Young is the undisputed starter, and this is merely a preseason experiment with no long-term repercussions.

Robinson is still 24 years old, and he's shown flashes of improved play in recent seasons, even averaging 8.8 points, 7.7 rebounds and 0.7 steals in only 18.5 minutes for the Philadelphia 76ers last year. With that said, he should't be viewed as more a late-round flier in deep leagues.