Mitchell Robinson was a shocking success story — and he’ll be a Knick forever
Mitchell Robinson was a surprising success story for the New York Knicks, despite a rocky introduction to the team in 2018. He went on to have an eight-year career with the Knicks, outlasting multiple coaches and teammates. Robinson has now agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics for three years and $47.4 million, marking the end of his time with the Knicks.
- ▪Mitchell Robinson was introduced to the Knicks in 2018, but struggled with public speaking due to his shy nature.
- ▪Robinson had an eight-year career with the Knicks, participating in a 65-loss season and an NBA championship.
- ▪He agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics for three years and $47.4 million, a deal the Knicks were unable to match.
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New York Knicks Stefan Bondy Mitchell Robinson was a shocking success story — and he’ll be a Knick forever By Stefan Bondy Published July 1, 2026, 3:57 p.m. ET From left: Steve Mills, Kevin Knox, Mitchell Robinson and Scott Perry during a press conference introducing the Knicks draft picks in 2018. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Mitchell Robinson looked like he never left the house. It was his introductory press conference, way back in 2018, and Robinson’s blazer — worn with jeans — was too big. His answers were short, muted, uncertain. Scott Perry, the GM at the time, interjected to elaborate on the many things Robinson missed.
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