Mitchell Robinson is an NBA-caliber center, after playing no basketball at the collegiate level. With that in mind, the New York Knicks front office has taken measures to ensure that he has the right veterans to lead him.
Last season, it was DeAndre Jordan, who they acquired in the Kristaps Porzingis-Dallas Mavericks deal.
This year, however, Robinson will be learning from 10-year veteran center Taj Gibson. New York signed the 34-year-old to a two-year deal worth $20 million in July.
While Jordan likely taught Robinson plenty in his short stint with the club, Gibson has signed on to two years of mentorship.