Practice was wrapping up. Knicks guards, and wings, were on one hoop. The bigs were on another, rotating one-on-one matchups in the post.
New Knicks center DeAndre Jordan received an entry pass. Rookie center Mitchell Robinson reached for a deflection, and failed to make contact, allowing Jordan to spin, and throw down a powerful two-handed dunk.
Soon, Robinson held the ball on the block, but the 20-year-old was unable to back down the veteran, who held his ground, and an extra 25 pounds. Robinson settled for a fadeaway jumper, and was blocked by Jordan.
The lessons have just begun.