For the Knicks to reach their ceiling, whatever their ceiling is, they need Mitchell Robinson. The Knicks' longest-tenured player is their defensive anchor and can take over a game through his domination on the glass. That said, he has an extensive injury history, and relying on him to stay healthy for a full season and postseason should make you nervous, as The Ringer's Zach Lowe put it.
Speaking on the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe explained how it makes him nervous how much he believes Robinson dictates whether or not the Knicks can "hit their ceiling as a two-way team.