Guerschon Yabusele is operating on a steep learning curve, according to his new head coach, and it has looked like that.

Yabusele, 29, has struggled to find his footing this preseason, while alternating frontcourt positions, with his minutes in Monday’s loss to the Wizards looking especially clunky.

Yabusele is the biggest offseason acquisition by the Knicks after signing as a $12 million free agent , and at 6-foot-8 is a natural power forward but strong enough to play center.

Guerschon Yabusele wins the opening tip of Monday night’s preseason game against the Wizards. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Against the Wizards, he was unexpectedly thrust into the starting center spot after Ariel Hukporti was ruled out with an illness, then was outplayed by former draft bust Marvin Bag

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