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Mitchell Robinson mentor: Knicks center has All-Star potential

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PHOENIX — Knicks center Mitchell Robinson may not need a jump shot to become an All-Star one day, according to his mentor Taj Gibson.

As the 21-year-old Robinson becomes an athletic wrecking ball inside on both ends as a dunk machine and rim protector, he’s all but dropped the idea of incorporating a 3-point shot into his arsenal this season. Or even a mid-range jumper.

Gibson says Robinson’s uniqueness still can make him a star without a 3-point weapon. He’s been so dominant on putbacks and has turned into an alley-oop aficionado no matter how high the lob.