Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson taking the high road entering Joel Embiid showdown after 2024 leg grab
Mitchell Robinson is taking a measured approach ahead of the Knicks' playoff matchup with Joel Embiid, refusing to label Embiid a dirty player despite a 2024 incident where Embiid grabbed his leg mid-air. Robinson emphasized moving forward and focusing on defending Embiid effectively, acknowledging the importance of avoiding fouls. He remains a crucial part of the Knicks' defense and will play in Game 1 after avoiding suspension following a recent ejection.
- ▪Joel Embiid committed a flagrant foul on Mitchell Robinson in the 2024 playoffs by grabbing his leg while Robinson was airborne.
- ▪Robinson averaged 6.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and a block in 14 minutes per game during the first-round series against the Hawks.
- ▪The Knicks outscored the Hawks by 20.5 points per 100 possessions with Robinson on the floor.
- ▪Robinson was ejected in Game 6 against the Hawks after an altercation with Dyson Daniels and was fined $50,000 for his social media conduct.
- ▪Coach Mike Brown emphasized Robinson's importance to the Knicks' defensive and offensive schemes in the series against Philadelphia.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson taking the high road entering Joel Embiid showdown after 2024 leg grab By Zach Braziller Published May 3, 2026, 10:45 p.m. ET At least publicly, Mitchell Robinson isn’t holding a grudge against Joel Embiid. See Also New York Knicks Josh Hart demanded Knicks let him guard CJ McCollum — it flipped the series: ‘The challenge I wanted’ When the Knicks and the 76ers met in the playoffs two years ago, Embiid’s flagrant foul, in which he grabbed Robinson’s left leg while he was airborne, eventually cut Robinson’s postseason short. Then-teammate Donte DiVincenzo called it a dirty play. Asked about it Sunday, Robinson took the high road. “I don’t [think he’s a dirty player].
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