New York Knicks rookie Mitchell Robinson is hoping to show off his high-flying antics in a dunk contest, as he took to Twitter to call to the masses.

https://twitter.com/23savage____/status/1032456306114875393

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is six months away, so it's likely he's looking for a little summer entertainment to show off his hops.

Knicks fans meanwhile, are hoping he can achieve other goals with his time.

https://twitter.com/JSwervo5/status/1032460560615530497

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Robinson was yet another reason why The Big Apple was brimming with hope after the NBA Summer League, as he and fellow rookie Kevin Knox shined during their first opportunity to showcase their talent as pros.

The Western Kentucky product was perhaps one of the most enigmatic prospects in the draft, but he proved to be a play-finisher at the rim, much like Clint Capela and DeAndre Jordan have proven to be for their respective teams.

Most of Robinson's finishes were dunks, hence his urgency to show off his airness in a dunk contest this summer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EoutQ1kjjU