Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Mitchell Robinson

Atlanta Hawks Receive: F Obi Toppin, 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK) 

New York Knicks Receive: G Terry Rozier, C Onyeka Onkongwu 

On the other hand, some will suggest that the grass is always greener on the other side. 

For example, Robinson says he’d like a bigger role. If the Knicks trade him, the team that acquires him won’t have to guarantee him one. He might end up in the same position. 

It could be worse. Just ask Onyeka Onkongwu. Unlike Robinson, he hasn’t even been granted a starting spot on the Atlanta Hawks. 

He looks worthy of one. Onkongwu is simply stuck behind veteran Clint Capela in this team’s rotation. Yet, he hasn’t publicly complained.

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We’re not saying he’s more mature than Robinson, but credit Onkongwu for playing his role. 

Could he earn a bigger one in New York?