Mitchell Robinson Addresses Hand Injury in New Post After Knicks' NBA Title Win, Celtics Contract
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- Mitchell Robinson revealed he injured his right hand by banging it on his truck after learning his youngest brother was in a serious car accident, causing him significant emotional distress.
- Robinson underwent surgery to repair a fracture in his hand before the NBA Finals, though the Knicks did not disclose when the injury happened; he still played in all five games with limited impact.
- Following the Knicks' championship run, Robinson signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics, despite expressing a desire to return to New York.
- The Knicks' reluctance to exceed the second luxury tax apron reportedly prevented them from matching Boston's offer, forcing tough roster and financial decisions for the team.
