Relying on Mitchell Robinson is problematic. Centers with multiple lower-body surgeries tend to miss games. They sabotage careers.&nbsp;

The Knicks surely understand the risk, just as the rest of the NBA surely understands the risk. Since he started in the NBA as an immediately encouraging second-round pick in 2018, I can’t imagine Robinson’s trade value being much lower than it is today — nine months into a recovery that was supposed to take roughly half the time.&nbsp;

Over the last five seasons, Robinson played 193 games and logged 176 DNPs. We’re getting close to a 1:1 ratio since the pandemic.&nbsp;

The Knicks should continue to gamble on the highest ceiling. They can do that by getting Mitchell Robinson in form for a playoff run. {ai:summary}<p>Mitchell Robinson's history of lower-body surgeries raises concerns about his reliability as a center. His injury struggles mirror those of players like Greg Oden, making his trade value questionable as he continues to recover from a lengthy absence.</p><p>With only 193 games played over five seasons and a troubling number of DNPs, the Knicks face a significant risk in relying on Robinson moving forward. #sports</p>

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