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Knicks Center Responds to Injury News

The New York Knicks won't have their starting center to start the season.

Jeremy Brener

Apr 5, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) blocks a shot by Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Knicks won 138-129. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Apr 5, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) blocks a shot by Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Knicks won 138-129. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images / Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is still recovering from surgery he underwent back in May to recover from an ankle injury he re-aggravated during the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers.

According to SNY insider Ian Begley, Robinson is set to miss the start of the season as he continues to recover.

"The Knicks and Robinson don't want to rush the rehab process and is targeting a December/January return date, per sources," Begley said. "Robinson and the Knicks are being cautious and want to make sure he is 100 percent healthy before he gets back. New York is confident in the depth and versatility of the roster until Robinson returns."

Robinson has appeared to react to the news on social media with a blank story post with some words of his own.

Robinson posted an excerpt of the lyrics to "My Story" by Sean McGee.

"Look in my eyes and try to feel my pain," Robinson posted.

Robinson likely was told this news shortly before it broke that he hasn't been cleared for the start of the season. Naturally, it's fair to understand Robinson's pain.

He spent almost all of last season recovering from an ankle injury that needed surgery during the year and saw his starting job taken by his teammate only to return just before the playoffs and be sent right back to the bench and rehab.

Now, he has another chance to get back, but it's being pulled away from him once again.

Given Robinson's injury history, it's understandable to see why the Knicks don't want to rush his return. The Knicks don't have many options at the center position, and Robinson might be their best bet, so keeping him on the sidelines until he is 100 percent healthy is the optimal move for the full scope of the season.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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