Thomas Robinson was a high lottery pick, but he wants to do the little things for the Sacramento Kings such as become a nuisance for his opponents.

"Well, they should be (bothered)," Robinson said. "I think that's my job, to annoy the other guy to the point where he just doesn't want to check me anymore."

Robinson already realizes that few NBA players want to be constantly active.

"Half the guys (in the league) don't play hard all the time," Kings coach Keith Smart said. "This young man has a motor to play hard all the time.

"Look at the guys that play all out, all the time. They become a pain for a team, and that's what he has to be. He has to become a pain."

The Kings were impressed with Robinson's energy and athleticism while scouting him. Those are traits the front office believed would improve its defense.

"I think the motor's always been there," Robinson said. "So that's definitely something that's helped me get to this point."