The New York Knicks didn’t need long to see what kind of impact Mitchell Robinson can have this season. In the preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, Robinson was a force of nature on the glass, ripping down 16 rebounds—five of them on the offensive end—while adding seven points, a block, and a steal. It wasn’t just a solid outing; it was a reminder that Robinson can be the game-changer Mike Brown needs as the Knicks reshape their identity.

For a team trying to embrace a faster pace and deeper rotations under Brown, Robinson’s presence as an interior anchor could be the stabilizing piece that lets everything else fall into place.

A healthy Robinson changes everything

Last year, Robinson was limited to just 17 games, starting only three. His stat line didn’t tell the full story

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