This painful number could force Knicks to start Mitchell Robinson

New York Knicks v Milwaukee Bucks | Patrick McDermott/GettyImagesOne of the biggest talking points for the Knicks heading into the season is what their starting lineup will look like. Four of the spots are set in stone, but cases can be made for Josh Hart, Mitchell Robinson, or Deuce McBride to fill the final spot. The fact that the Knicks had the worst rim defense in the league last season is a key piece of the argument for why Robinson should claim the role.

Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Karl-Anthony Towns all figure to be locks for the starting lineup. From there, it will be up to Mike Brown to decide who slides into the final spot.

Brown could opt to go the Thibodeau route…