The Knicks will make up for the absence of Mitchell Robinson

The Knicks have lost Mitchell Robinson for 15 games this season and Nerlens Noel has done a lot to help his team absorb his absence.

He now he will have to do it again, this time for much more than 15 games.

Robinson underwent surgery on Monday to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot at the Hospital for Special Surgery, and although the Knicks have not given a specific time frame, there is a strong possibility that the third-year center will miss out. rest of the season.

It’s a disappointing setback for Robinson, who had only returned for four games after his previous injury. The former second-round pick had made great strides earlier this season, especially when it came to staying out of trouble, an issue that plagued him in his first two NBA seasons.

So now the Knicks will turn to Noel and his backup veteran Taj Gibson to come forward – and they could potentially add some insurance at some point with two roster spots available.

However, the Knicks seem to have faith in the current roster.