Preseason ankle surgery limited Robinson to just 17 appearances during the 2024-25 season, during which he averaged 5.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks in just 17.1 minutes per contest. With Tom Thibodeau no longer a factor, there is a chance that the minutes will be spread a little more evenly across the team. With rumors swirling that Robinson could even start alongside Karl-Anthony Towns, it appears that he is in line for an increased role either way. Despite a very limited offensive repertoire, Robinson provides New York with an elite defensive presence, something that cannot be said for Towns. No matter his formal designation, look for Robinson to play minutes in the low-20s on most nights, as the Knicks attempt to right some wrongs from the past couple of seasons.