Mitchell Robinson continues to stand out as a unique piece in the New York Knicks’ rotation, largely because of how much impact he can have without needing the ball in his hands, as James L. Edwards III of The Athletic points out.
Even though opponents are well aware of his limited offensive range, Robinson consistently finds ways to influence games by dominating the offensive glass and creating extra possessions, both in the regular season and the playoffs.
Edwards suggests that the big man’s rebounding presence may rank just behind slowing down Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns on opposing teams’ scouting priorities.
That level of influence is a major reason the Knicks should have no interest in moving him, even with unrestricted free agency approaching.
His ability to shift the flow of a game, whether sharing the floor with Towns or anchoring the lineup when the All-NBA big man sits, gives New York a different dimension that could prove essential in a deep postseason run.
Robinson has played 8 seasons for the Knicks. He has averaged 7.9 rebounds and 7.6 points in 358 regular-season games.
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