The New York Knicks are clearly confident in young center Mitchell Robinson, given the fact that they didn’t utilize him as a trade piece this off-season. Preparing to earn just $1.8 million, Robinson is looking to elevate his game and win Defensive Player of the Year. Robinson stated on social media that he is bigger and stronger, and when healthy, he is one of the best defenders on the team, if not in the NBA.
As a long, lanky center who is capable of guarding the perimeter, Robinson’s defense was sorely missed during the postseason.