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Residents in St. Bernard Parish are feeling pride on Sunday morning, knowing that the rare story of a small town kid turned NBA Champion began in Chalmette. To commemorate the moment, St. Bernard Government has issued a statement saying that they intend to organize an event to recognize Mitchell Robinson’s achievement.
“We will be reaching out to Mitchell and his representatives to discuss potential opportunities to honor him,” reads a statement by the parish government on social media. “As well as coordinating with our partners at the St. Bernard Parish School Board and the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office to ensure everything is properly planned and organized.”
OG Anunoby does not drink. Correction: Anunoby did not drink. Then the New York Knicks won the NBA Finals. And for a few seconds, he drank. The locker room was already in hysteria, players drenched in champagne and beer as 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” blasted on the speakers. Mitchell Robinson and Jordan Clarkson were the only two players with anything short of a chaotic vibe. Robinson sat at his locker bobbing his head to the music, more likely than not thinking about the F150 he submitted to the Atlantic City Truck Meet, which he will attend Sunday. If he wins “best interior” once again (two of his other trucks have already won that award), then he will, as he so eloquently proclaimed, “Get f—– up!”
Donald Trump: Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!! What a year it has been but, even more so, what incredible playoff wins we have all witnessed, especially the last four - Maybe the greatest in the history of basketball. Also, tonight, a superstar was born. His name is Jalen Brunson, and there are others, including, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and great Patriot, Mitchell Robinson! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! President DONALD J. TRUMP
Dan Devine: Mitchell Robinson plans to put his truck in the championship parade. He is very excited about that.
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Fred Katz: Mitchell Robinson with no context: “You know what’s amazing? Yesterday, I caught a snake.”
Ian Begley: Behind 45 points from Jalen Brunson, Knicks win in San Antonio to clinch franchise's first NBA title in 53 years. Masterpiece from the NYK captain, who had 15 in fourth to help NYK rebound from 7-pt deficit. Massive offensive rebound from Mitchell Robinson late helped seal game
Ahead of Saturday night's Game 5, Mitchell Robinson was asked about the status of his injured finger as the series shifts to a potential close-out game. “It's straight,” Mitchell Robinson told reporters during the Knicks' media availability. “It's alright. I've got an appointment in the morning. It's alright. Looks well. I'm not worried about it.”
Kris Pursiainen: Mike Brown says foul bonus affects Mitch Robinson's minutes: "I did limit Mitch in Game 3, when we were in the bonus. I gotta do a better job of trying ot find ways to get him on the floor. And it's not to "give KAT a break," I gotta do a better job of getting him touches in the fourth."
But under coach Mike Brown this season, New York has leaned on its bench more than it ever did with Thibodeau. That's especially true in this playoff run, which is headed back to MSG for Monday's Game 3 of the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC). Up and down the Knicks bench is evidence of a pie being divided more evenly: Beyond Shamet's contributions, guard Miles McBride has averaged career highs in minutes, scoring and 3-point percentage. Big man Mitchell Robinson has stayed upright after being carefully managed all season and is now being deployed against Victor Wembanyama in clutch time. Guard Jose Alvarado, a trade deadline acquisition, has provided his usual defensive annoyance and energy. "Everybody understands what our standard is," Brown said in December. "It's about sacrifice."
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A similar trajectory appears possible this summer for the Knicks' Mitchell Robinson. Hartenstein's heir to the backup center spot in Gotham is expected to draw significant free agent interest this summer, league sources say. Robinson only logged 14 minutes in New York's Game 2 victory, but he drew considerable postgame praise from Knicks coach Mike Brown and teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for his one-on-one defense against Wembanyama.
Ian Begley: “It just speaks to his resiliency … making the biggest play in the game,” Karl-Anthony Towns on Mitchell Robinson stopping Victor Wembanyama twice in final 30 seconds. Robinson: “Been here for 8 years, now here we are in the Finals. I can truly say I done seen it all.”
