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Knicks Center Making Shocking Mark on Team History

The New York Knicks could have Mitchell Robinson on the right side of history.

Jeremy Brener

May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) drives to the basket against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first quarter of game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
May 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) drives to the basket against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) during the first quarter of game two of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The New York Knicks have been a revolving door for many players across their career.

In the 21st century, where transactions are at an all-time high, players don't stay with their teams as long as they used to. That sentiment couldn't be more true for the Knicks.

Carmelo Anthony lasted seven seasons in New York, and no player has seen more than that since. However, Mitchell Robinson could look to break that pattern this year, according to New York Post reporter Stefan Bondy.

Robinson, 26, signed a four-year, $60 million contract in 2022, which means he has two seasons left on his deal. That would take him into his eighth year with the Knicks, and as the starting center, he could be due for another big contract if New York is impressed by what he is able to do between now and then.

It's far more likely for star players to stick with their teams for this long, but role players that are in the right fit can often have very long careers with the same franchise.

Robinson has career averages of 8.0 points and 7.9 rebounds per game with the Knicks over 320 appearances across six seasons. He likely won't ever be a star for the Knicks, but the team doesn't need him to be.

Robinson has seen it all with the Knicks. He's seen them at their lowest of lows and highest of highs over the past six years, and now he has a chance to finish carrying out the vision by helping the team win a championship in the coming years.

If that moment ever comes and Robinson is still on the team for that moment, he may be one of the most deserving players to earn a ring for the Knicks.

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Jeremy Brener
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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