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3 players that should move up Knicks’ leaderboard in 2022-23

By Sapphires Sealey

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 16: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks high fives Julius Randle #30 during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 16: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the New York Knicks high fives Julius Randle #30 during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 16, 2021 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks
Mitchell Robinson, New York Knicks. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

1. Mitchell Robinson: Blocks and offensive rebounds

Mitchell Robinson is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer and whether he plans to re-sign with the Knicks or with another team is still up in the air. But one thing is for sure, if Robinson does leave New York, his defensive presence on the court will be missed.

Robinson ranks fifth in the franchise for career blocks with a total of 458. There is no doubt that if he decides to stay with the team this number will climb. Robinson’s career average is 2.0 blocks per game and during the season he averaged 1.8 blocks a game. He is No. 5 in the franchise for blocks per game and top four in the league for the 2021-22 season with a total of 133.

Not only is Robinson a threat to any player attempting to go to the rim, but due to his size and physicality, he can get offensive rebounds with ease. Robinson’s career average for offensive rebounds is 3.4. During the season he averaged 4.1 offensive rebounds a game, putting him at No. 3 in the league (technically No. 2 because Oklahoma City’s Jaylen Hoard only played in seven games).

Robinson has a total of 771 offensive rebounds with the Knicks, putting him at No. 8 in the franchise. He would need 124 offensive rebounds to replace Marvin Webster at No. 7. Getting 124 offensive rebounds may seem like a lot, but if Robinson decides to re-sign with New York, he could accomplish that task.