Knicks' Mitchell Robinson Signs Toenail on Instagram

Merlin sees Knicks center Mitchell Robinson turn a torn toenail into a headline after he revealed he kept it, signed it and offered it to followers on Instagram. The oddity is a sideshow to the larger picture: New York has managed his minutes for a left ankle, yet Robinson still averages 5.5 points, 8.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks while shooting 72.2 percent. His 4.4 offensive rebounds per game rank second among players with 40 or more contests. Merlin smiles at the grit behind the gag. With just 19.5 minutes a night Robinson delivers rare rebounding punch and efficient finishes, making him a playoff weapon when healthy. The Knicks must balance his workload to preserve that edge, because his availability will shape how deep the team can go.