Mitchell Robinson hasn’t totally recovered from his knee damage however the Knicks heart stated he’s dedicated to taking part in by means of ache.
“I didn’t want to [wait until it was 100 percent]. I can’t do that. I do what I got to do,” Robinson stated. “It ain’t broke so just go. A little pain is alright. I can take pain. It ain’t nothing. It ain’t broke so let’s go.”
Robinson missed eight video games over two weeks after spraining his knee on Nov. 3 in Philadelphia. The heart aggravated the damage in his second recreation again however returned to the beginning lineup 4 days later in Friday evening’s OT loss to the Blazers.
“I took a funny step [on Monday in OKC]. I’m still trying to let it heal but also be available,” Robinson stated. “That’s my goal. Don’t want to miss games, really. That’s not it. Whatever I got to do to get it right. Be able to play still, that’s what I’ll do.”
Interestingly, Robinson stated he’s unaware if the damage might worsen by taking part in.
“Like I said, I’m not going to take a rest,” Robinson stated, including that his means to leap is most hindered.
Robinson’s dedication to availability is admirable after signing a four-year, $60 million contract, however the 24-year-old can also be in an surprising struggle for taking part in time. Jericho Sims, the second-year backup, has arguably been the Knicks’ finest heart this month.
The third heart, Isaiah Hartenstein, is coping with Achilles soreness and acknowledged a tricky adjustment to his restricted position in Tom Thibodeau’s offense.
Robinson’s manufacturing can also be down as he struggles with a well-known problem of foul bother. His 3.5 fouls per recreation is a career-high regardless of taking part in the fewest minutes since Robinson’s rookie season.
He fouled out in 23 minutes of Thursday’s loss to the Blazers and was compelled to observe extra time from the bench.
“We just took a step back. We didn’t get our hands up,” Robinson stated after the Knicks allowed 51 foul photographs to Portland. “Especially me. I got to get my hands up. I’ve been out for a little minute. But I’m not going to use that as an excuse.”
BRUNSON MAY MISS NEXT GAME
Jalen Brunson, the Knicks’ most dependable participant this season, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s house matchup with the Grizzlies due to a contused quad.
He didn’t take part in Saturday’s follow.
Cam Reddish (sore groin) and Derrick Rose (sore toe) are additionally questionable.
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