Height
7'0"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
28
Experience
7 yrs
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 389 | 5.5 | 8.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 72.2% | 0.0% | 50.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 54 | 5.5 | 8.9 | 0.9 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$13.0M
Guaranteed
$13.0M
AAV
$13.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Robinson's $13M AAV earns a D+ CVI, reflecting poor value for a rim protector delivering modest production relative to his salary expectations. His 5.5 points and 8.9 rebounds across 54 games represents solid starter numbers, but falls short of the impact typically expected from a center commanding this level of investment. At 28 years old as an established veteran with eight seasons under his belt, Robinson sits in what should be his prime years, making the underwhelming performance grade of C+ particularly concerning for contract justification. The one-year term does provide some salary flexibility, limiting long-term risk if his inconsistent effort and durability concerns continue to surface. Despite media framing him as a stabilizing presence and emerging leader stepping into key roles, the underlying sentiment reveals frustration with untapped potential and questions about whether he's delivering the dominant defense his contract demands. The disconnect between his leadership narrative and on-court production suggests the Knicks are paying premium dollars for a player whose ceiling may have already been reached.
Performance Analysis
Mitchell Robinson earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a center. Through 389 games, Mitchell is contributing 5.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game in his role. Mitchell's strongest area is RPG at 8.9, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 0.9 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Mitchell ranks 45th.
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