On December 8, 2023, Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks suffered a stress fracture in his left ankle during a game against the Boston Celtics. The Injury required surgery and intial reports suggested that his recovery would sideline the center for the remainder of the campaign. The news came as a major blow, as Mitch had blossomed into a dominating defender, was averaging a career-high 10.3 rebounds per game, and had established himself as a lynchpin of the team. Many considered him to be New York’s second or third-most important player (fitting beside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle).
Questions surround Knicks with Julius Randle out and Mitchell Robinson working toward a return
