Free-agent center Mitchell Robinson agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million deal with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, ending his eight-year career with the New York Knicks. Robinson was the longest-tenured member of the Knicks franchise, joining the team as a second-round draft pick in 2018. He experienced the lowest of lows and the highest of highs in New York, battling through a 17-win season and helping the team win its first NBA title since 1973 with an NBA Finals victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Following the news of his departure, Robinson posted a farewell message to the Knicks on his Instagram. “New York Knicks fans and the whole Knicks organizations, the past 8 years have been the highlight of my life,” Robinson wrote. “I can’t thank you guys enough for the journey and opportunities. I know it’s a lot of emotions going around trust me I feel it myself But I will always have love for where it all started! I love you and will miss you! Once a
Knick always a Knicks.” More basketball: Anthony Davis Replies to Social Media Post About Rob Pelinka Robinson averaged 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds per game in his eighth season with the Knicks, serving as a valuable backup behind star center Karl-Anthony Towns. He recorded 10 rebounds in the Knicks’ closeout Game 5 win over the Spurs, including a critical late-game offensive board over 7-foot-4 Frenchman Victor Wembanyama. More basketball: Jalen Brunson Delivers Message to Knicks Fans: ‘I Miss You Guys’ Robinson will now take the
court for one of the Knicks’ biggest NBA rivals in 2026-27 and beyond.
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