It’s safe to say there is little cause for optimism on a nightly basis as the Knicks finish out the season. But at least a hint of what the future could hold began Saturday when the Knicks placed Mitchell Robinson in the starting lineup.
Robinson had not started a game since November 18 when a 12-game experiment for the rookie who turns 21 Monday came to an end. The quick and constant foul trouble had made starting him mean that by minutes into the game he was already limited. His final game as a starter lasted just eight minutes and 42 seconds before he’d piled up five fouls.