Mitchell Robinson has announced a big injury update on social media, saying that he is feeling “better” now after injuring his pinky finger, just before the Knicks’ NBA Finals series.
On Facebook, the experienced basketball player posted something mysterious, indicating that he is fine and ready to play despite his reported broken pinky finger injury.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), NBA New York also shared Mitchell Robinson’s Facebook post about his surgery.
In another post, he expressed gratitude to the New York fans for their support and well-wishes as he continues to heal before the championship series opener on Wednesday.
It was disclosed that Mitchell Robinson has a broken pinky finger on his right shooting hand, but the exact moment he got injured is still unknown.
With Robinson himself sharing good news about his condition, Knicks fans can feel more hopeful about his ability to play.
He averaged 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds in 19.6 minutes across 60 regular-season games this year, ranking fourth in the league with 4.2 offensive rebounds per game.
Who is NBA’s Mitchell Robinson?
Mitchell Robinson is a professional basketball player who plays as the defensive anchor and backup center for the New York Knicks.
He is 7 feet tall and is recognised for his exceptional rim protection, shot-blocking skills, and strong offensive rebounding.
Robinson is currently the player with the longest tenure on the Knicks’ roster, having been chosen by the team as the 36th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
The Knicks have carefully managed Robinson’s playing time using an injury management plan, which completely removed him from participating in back-to-back games to keep him ready for the playoffs.
This strategy enabled him to play over 60 games for the first time since 2022.
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