Robinson has had to be patient. Luckily, the Knicks have been able to reel off a 36-18 record before the all-star break, so he’ll be entering into a good situation. Robinson wanted to avoid the “dumb” mistake of returning to early and having a setback.

Robinson has begun working out in five-on-five for the Knicks in practice. It's a closer step for the center that is known as one of the best rebounders and defenders in the league to return for the stretch run of the playoffs.