As the Knicks prepare to face the depleted Philadelphia 76ers, the team reflects on the significance of Mitchell Robinson’s anticipated return. Coach Tom Thibodeau acknowledged the team’s progress despite missing their starting center for much of the season, emphasizing Robinson's elite defensive skills and his crucial role in the team's dynamics. Other players, like Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart, reiterated the importance of Robinson's presence, not only on the court but also in the locker room. The Knicks recognize the need for improved communication to secure wins against strong teams, especially with the upcoming challenge.
We've gone fifty-something games without our starting center. I think guys have done a really good job stepping in. Could we do better? I always believe we could do better.
Mitch is an elite pick-and-roll defender. [He's] an elite rim protector [and] an elite offensive rebounder. Those are the things that you know are critical.
I think that we're going to be very fortunate that his presence out there is going to be a huge benefit to our team.
In order for us to win tough games against these good teams who have been together a long time, we have to communicate more.
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