Mitchell Robinson reveals family crisis caused NBA Finals hand injury
New Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson has revealed a hand injury sustained during the New York Knicks’ recent NBA Finals run occurred after he struck his truck upon learning his brother was in a severe car crash.
The shot-blocking specialist detailed a difficult season marked by relationship problems and internal struggles in a social media post published on Sunday.
He explained that the frustration of being 910 miles away when his youngest brother suffered potentially life-threatening injuries led to the self-inflicted fracture.
Overcoming adversity for championship glory
The former New York big man underwent surgery on a fractured fifth metacarpal bone during the playoff layoff prior to the championship series.
Despite the physical setback, he did not miss a single game as the Eastern Conference franchise secured its first NBA title since 1973.
His former team defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to claim the 2026 championship.
“After consulting with doctors, I was able to gain the confidence in myself to go in and get the job done and WE DID 2026 NBA CHAMPS.”
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A lucrative fresh start in Boston
Following his title-winning campaign, the dominant rebounder is now set to join his former employer’s historic divisional rivals.
Reports indicate he has agreed to a three-year contract worth $47.4m with the Celtics.
The lucrative free-agent deal cannot be made officially binding under league rules until Monday.
Reflecting on the profound mental toll of the campaign, the newly signed Boston player admitted he made significant personal sacrifices for his family.
“I battled with so much throughout this season even made a huge sacrifice to not see my daughter as much this season because I needed to focus and lock in so she can have a better future than I did.”
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