Mitchell Robinson urges Knicks to increase Mohamed Diawara's playing time
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Mitchell Robinson advocated for increased playing time for Mohamed Diawara during an interview on "Knicks Fan TV." Diawara, heading into his sophomore season, signed a new four-year contract with the Knicks. Despite playing 69 games last season with limited minutes, his defensive skills and potential remain underutilized. Robinson emphasized that more opportunities on the court could reveal Diawara's capabilities, suggesting that improving his involvement could also strengthen the Knicks overall as they navigate preseason and the upcoming regular season.
- •Diawara played just 9.2 minutes per game last season.
- •He averaged 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in limited action.
- •Robinson likened Diawara's defensive ability to that of Frank Ntilikina.
- •Diawara has a 55% true shooting percentage despite limited usage.
- •He is projected to remain behind Karl-Anthony Towns, Andre Drummond, and OG Anunoby.
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