Ex-Knick Mitchell Robinson reveals how he injured hand before NBA Finals: ‘Broke down in tears’
Former Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has revealed the personal cause behind the hand injury that sidelined him before the 2026 NBA Finals.
📍 Where it landed
Mitchell Robinson addressed the cause of the hand injury he suffered before the 2026 Finals, stating it was a reaction to a family incident. The former Knick shared that he broke down in tears during the event.
Robinson has since signed a contract with the Celtics following the Knicks' NBA title win.
Epilogue added 92d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Mitchell Robinson has confirmed that the hand injury he suffered prior to the 2026 NBA Finals was a reaction to a family incident. Robinson, who has since signed a contract with the Celtics, stated that he broke down in tears during the event.
Coverage from ESPN, the New York Post, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the emotional nature of the injury and the revelation of the cause, which had previously been described as a mystery. Bleacher Report also notes that these details emerged following the Knicks' NBA title win.
Future reports may provide further details on Robinson's transition to the Celtics and his recovery from the broken hand.
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Quick answers
What caused Mitchell Robinson's hand injury?
According to ESPN, the injury was a reaction to a family incident.
Which team is Mitchell Robinson currently signed with?
Coverage from Bleacher Report and the Boston Herald indicates he has signed with the Celtics.
When did this injury occur?
The injury took place ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals.
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