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Mitchell Robinson not bothered by coming off bench for Knicks

Filled with potential, Mitchell Robinson has barely touched the ceiling that some scouts and executives around the league project for him. As he heads into his third season, Robinson seems to be in a perfect place to take a step forward, handed a coach here for the long haul who stresses defense and accountability.

And maybe it is the lesson of accountability that have placed Robinson on the bench to start the first two games of the preseason. In the starting lineup instead is veteran Nerlens Noel who was signed to a low-cost, low-risk contract two weeks ago.