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Mitchell Robinson is giving the New York Knicks exactly what they want to hear heading into the playoffs: confidence, control and no signs of a setback.
With New York about to open its postseason run, Robinson says he is healthy, ready and following the team’s plan.
That matters because the Knicks have carefully managed his workload all season, and his presence could swing a tight series.
James L. Edwards III of The Athletic tweeted Robinson’s message on his health and the team’s approach, writing that the center said, “I’m ready to go and doing everything by the book.”
Mitchell Robinson on his health and the team’s plan for him: “I’m ready to go and doing everything by the book.”
Robinson also said the Indiana loss stayed with him and that he “used it as motivation coming into this year.”
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson could be a playoff difference-maker
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The best sign for the Knicks is not just that Robinson is available, but that they have handled him with care. ESPN lists him as GTD, and his 2025-26 line shows 5.7 points, 8.9 rebounds and a ridiculous 72.3 percent shooting mark in 19.6 minutes per game.
His recent game shows the Knicks keeping his minutes in a controlled range, including 19, 20 and 23 minutes in his last three outings before the postseason.
That caution makes sense. The Knicks know Robinson’s rim protection, rebounding and physicality are at their best when he is fresh, not overused. With New York entering its playoff opener against Atlanta, the center’s health gives the coaching staff a valuable interior option to deploy in short, forceful bursts.
Jayesh Pagar Jayesh Pagar is a writer at Heavy Sports, covering the New York Knicks and other NBA teams. He brings four years of experience across digital sports media, including NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and college football. He covered as the Knicks beat writer for ONSI and has written for PFSN, Sporting News, and ClutchPoints. More about Jayesh Pagar
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