The New York Knicks are not really worried about the luxury tax or the punishments of the second apron when it comes to Mitchell Robinson. What they are worried about is whether he can stay healthy. Despite his undeniable talent as a rim protector and rebounder, Robinson’s injury history makes the Knicks hesitant to offer a big contract extension. For New York, keeping Robinson on the court itself is the real challenge.
The Knicks won’t commit to Robinson without proof he can stay on the floor
James L. Edwards III of The Athletic summed it up best: “To me, the Robinson situation has more to do with New York’s uncertainty about whether the oft-injured big man can stay healthy.