Mitchell Robinson Unfazed by Facing His Former Knicks Team

WHO:

NY Post - Josh Hart spent five years practicing against Mitchell Robinson.

Newsweek - Mitchell Robinson is described as a veteran Boston Celtics center and a former New York Knicks player.

WHAT:

NY Post - Mitchell Robinson said there was no “bad blood” surrounding his exit from the Knicks.

NY Post - Hart and Robinson are set to face each other in a real game on opposing teams; Robinson will wear a Celtics jersey.

Newsweek - Robinson is set to face his former Knicks team.

WHERE:

NY Post - Robinson changed clothes, joked, and teased reporters in the visiting locker room at TD Garden.

NY Post - Hart and Robinson will play on opposing teams; Robinson is with the Boston Celtics.

Newsweek - The matchup is against the New York Knicks.

WHEN:

Newsweek - The matchup is scheduled for Friday.

Mitchell Robinson says there’s no bad blood surrounding his departure from the New York Knicks. The veteran center, now with the Boston Celtics, is preparing to face his former team in a game that will also put him across from Josh Hart. Hart spent five years practicing against Robinson, but now they’ll meet as opponents on the court. Robinson was in the visiting locker room at TD Garden, where he changed clothes, joked around and teased reporters. The matchup is scheduled for Friday, giving Robinson his first chance to play against the Knicks in a Celtics jersey. For Hart and Robinson, the familiar practice battles are about to become a real game, with each representing a different side. Robinson’s comments make clear that, at least from his perspective, there’s no lingering hostility as he faces his former team.