After serving as a starter for 11 games, New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson took a back seat to Enes Kanter. Some players might feel a certain way about being relegated to a reserve role, but Robinson is okay with the decision. Furthermore, he thinks it will help him stay out of foul trouble.

Robinson logged just 16 minutes in New York's impressive 117-109 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, but he managed to rack up six blocked shots in the process. It was his second straight game coming off the bench for Kanter.

“As you seen, I didn’t get into foul trouble until late in the game,’’ Robinson told The New York Post. “If I started, I would’ve gotten in trouble and would’ve sat almost the whole game. My teammates need me to come in and challenge shots.’’

Without a doubt, Robinson is a solid rim protector. In fact, he's already set the single-game rookie record for blocks with nine. However, early foul trouble as a starter was beginning to be an issue. He thinks playing as a backup to Kanter will make things a bit easier.

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“Actually it is,’’ Robinson said of being able to watch the game’s start. “I seen what [Kanter is] doing and he’s not getting fouls. Why not do that and at the same time go challenge shots?

“Coach always tells me to be disciplined on the ball, don’t go for pump fakes,’’ Robinson added. “I took that to my head and just went for it. I got coach on me about that. When they jump and leave their feet, you leave yours, too. It helped me out a lot.’’

Robinson, now 20 years of age, has made 17 appearances with the Knicks this season (12 starts), posting averages of 5.2 points on 65.5 percent shooting fro the field, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 18.1 minutes per outing.

The Knicks will be back in action on Friday night, when they'll welcome Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans to town. Tip-off inside Madison Square Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. EST.