Following an 8-year bid, culminating into legendary run with the New York Knicks to win the NBA Championship, the perennial 6th man of the year candidate joins the opps in Feway, signing a 3-year, $47.5 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
How did Boston afford Mitchell Robinson?
Boston burns their mid-level exception on Robinson, leaving them hard-capped at the first apron.
The Knicks, owners of Mitch’s bird rights, had the ability to match or even raise that, but the contract would push New York into the second apron,
What does Mitchell Robinson bring to the Celtics?
He averaged 5.7 points and 8.8 boards in 19.6 minutes a game through 60 regular-season games (16 starts). Boston lost Al Horford and Luke Kornet last season and replaced them with Neemas Queta and Nikola Vucevic—two players not as good as Mitchell Robinson.
Neemas Queta is extension eligible, most likely signing a long-term deal to become Boston’s starting center long-term, but Mitchell off the bench—stealing extra possessions off the offensive glass, spraying passes out to Payton Pritchard on the perimeter—opens up easy baskets Boston desperately needed as they slowly blew a 3-1 first-round series lead against the Sixers team the Knicks dragged in Round 2.
Signing Grade: A
Joel Embiid recorded two 30+ point games against Boston in the first round. (He scored 30 points zero times against Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks).
Boston got bigger, stronger and made the Knicks worse.
The Celtics are pivoting to a more chaotic team, 10-11-man rotations, random lineups, Jayson Tatum and a bench of guys who live in the area. Mitchell Robinson was born in New York Knicks chaos. Enes Kanter was his vet.
He’s ready for warfare.
How do the Knicks replace Robinson?
Knicks third-string center, Ariel Hukporti, signed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, so New York is now void of any frontcourt depth and size behind Karl-Anthony Towns.
They don’t sell 7-footers in the checkout lane, next to the Three Musketeers bars.
Bringing back Precious Achiuwa halted by his return to Sacramento on a 2-year deal.
All former Knicks big men well paid. Julius Randle and Isaiah Hartenstein’s infinite wealth cheat code unlocked.
Karl-Anthony Towns led the NBA in fouls last season. He starts every game with 3 GTA stars.
He has no backup.
They probably sign someone like Kevon Looney or maybe it’s their turn to house Tony Bradley. I think Kevin Love fits their vibe, although he could not be more washed.
Regardless, someone who isn’t as good as Mitchell Robinson will be joining the Knicks soon.
Why did Mitchell Robinson join the Boston Celtics?
Mitchell Robinson snatching lobs from the sky, Luka turning around, celebrating before the ball goes through the net—the Showtime Lakers are so fucking back.
Sike.
Mitchell Robinson is done living in these blue, lefty, diverse cities.
He’s taking his pickup trucks, bibles and MAGA hats to God’s country.
Also, he’s a troll who is probably very excited to play against the Knicks next season.
Also also, whomst amongst us would turn down the opportunity to play alongside the demigod, Hugo Gonzalez.
Biggest Loser: James Dolan
If the Knicks don’t win back-to-back championships, remember James Dolan didn’t want the team in the second apron and they lost Mitchell Robinson to their biggest foes.
Also, James Dolan is just always the biggest loser. In every room he walks into, the biggest loser. Corpulent creep.
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