New York Knicks: Mitchell Robinson suffers sprained ankle vs. Nets

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson exited Wednesday’s preseason game with a sprained ankle and was ruled out for the rest of the evening.

Mitchell Robinson flashed defensive upside in the New York Knicks’ first preseason game. With a presence under the rim to rebound and block shots, he already began to show value as an early second round pick.

Hiccups always arise in an NBA player’s career, no matter how old they are. Whether it’s a slump or injuries, adversity exists to overcome.

In Wednesday’s preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets, Robinson suffered his first setback. Near the end of the third quarter, he stepped on another player’s leg, went down and hobbled off the court with…