Mitchell Robinson was the surprise lineup-insertion when New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale changed the starting group after the fifth game. It was at Enes Kanter’s downfall, as he went to the bench and didn’t show much enthusiasm for the move.
The perception of Robinson’s move to the starting lineup provided athletic defensive presence and, through three games, that has become the case. It’s what team executives Scott Perry and Steve Mills hoped for, including Noah Vonleh, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post.
“Mitchell is not even scratching the surface of his potential,’’ Vonleh said.