The New York Knicks’ plan to put Mitchell Robinson on a load-management program throughout the season is an unfortunate yet entirely necessary development. Upon further consideration, though, it might not be that unfortunate. Resting him allows the Knicks to field more five-out lineups in his absence.
More specifically, it unlocks additional reps for the Deuce McBride-plus-the-starters look for which fans have been feening.
Pepper in the fact that giving Robinson nights off increases the likelihood he’s full-go for the playoffs, and this may actually be one of those rare instances in which a complicated, if less than ideal, development is actually a blessing in disguise.