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Mitchell Robinson

Robinson with the New York Knicks in 2018
No. 23 – [[New York Knicks|New York Knicks]]
Center
Personal information
Born	(1998-04-01) April 1, 1998 (age 27) Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
High school	Pine Forest (Pensacola, Florida) Chalmette (Chalmette, Louisiana)
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
NBA Draft	2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Pro career	2018–present
League	NBA
Career history
2018–present	New York Knicks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2019) McDonald's All-American (2017)

Mitchell Robinson III (born April 1, 1998) is a professional basketball player from America. He plays as a center for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was chosen as the 36th pick in the 2018 NBA draft. Before starting his pro career, he made a big decision. He chose not to go to college and instead trained on his own for a whole year. He was the first player to do something like this!

Mitchell Robinson's High School Journey

Robinson at the 2017 McDonald's All-American Game

Mitchell Robinson went to Pine Forest High School in Florida for his first two years. He briefly moved to another school in New Orleans but did not play there. He played for Pine Forest as a freshman and sophomore. He was still new to basketball back then. He only started playing in eighth grade. This was when he had a big growth spurt, going from 6 feet 2 inches to 7 feet tall!

Becoming a Star Player

Before his junior year, Robinson joined Chalmette High School. As a junior, he helped his team, the Owls, win their first state playoff game in 19 years. He averaged 20.9 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 8.1 blocks per game. He earned many honors for his great play.

Robinson then played for a team called Nike Pro Skills in the AAU league. He did very well against top players. His ranking as a recruit went way up, and he became a "five-star" player.

As a senior at Chalmette, Robinson continued to shine. He averaged 25.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 6 blocked shots per game. He helped Chalmette win their first district championship in 20 years. They also reached the state semifinals for the first time in 32 years. Robinson was the first basketball player from Chalmette to be named a McDonald's All-American. He also played in other big games like the Jordan Brand Classic.

In the 2017 McDonald's All-American Boys Game, Robinson scored 14 points. He also had three rebounds and two blocked shots. In the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic, he scored 15 points in just 17 minutes.

Robinson first planned to play college basketball at Texas A&M. But then he changed his mind to follow coach Rick Stansbury to Western Kentucky.

Mitchell Robinson's College Decision

In July 2017, Robinson started at Western Kentucky University for a summer term. He practiced with the team for about two weeks. Then, he left the campus. He was suspended for breaking team rules. After talking with his coach, he was allowed to leave the team. This meant he would likely have to sit out the 2017–18 season if he transferred to another college.

Robinson visited other universities like Louisiana State University and University of Kansas. But on September 18, 2017, he made a big announcement. He decided to skip college entirely and train for the 2018 NBA draft on his own. He was the first player to prepare for the NBA draft this way. Because he briefly attended summer classes at Western Kentucky, he was not allowed to play in the NBA G League that season.

Mitchell Robinson's NBA Career

Joining the New York Knicks (2018–Present)

On June 21, 2018, the New York Knicks picked Mitchell Robinson as the 36th overall player in the 2018 NBA draft. After playing well for the Knicks in the 2018 NBA Summer League, he signed a contract with them on July 8, 2018.

Robinson made his first professional game appearance on October 17, 2018. He scored two points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks. On October 26, he started his first game. He had seven points and six rebounds. On November 2, Robinson achieved his first double-double (scoring double digits in two different stats) with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

On November 11, Robinson set a new record for Knicks rookies. He blocked nine shots in one game! On March 28, 2019, he had his best game of the season. He scored 19 points and grabbed 21 rebounds. He was the first Knicks rookie since 1965 to achieve this. Robinson finished his first season second in the NBA for blocked shots per game. He was also named to the All-Rookie Second Team.

Setting Records and Overcoming Injuries

On December 17, 2019, Robinson scored a career-high 22 points. He also had 13 rebounds in a win against the Hawks. On January 1, 2020, he scored 22 points again, making all 11 of his shots! When the 2019–20 regular season ended, Robinson broke a league record. He had the highest field goal percentage in a single season, beating Wilt Chamberlain's old record.

On February 12, 2021, Robinson fractured his right hand during a game. He had to miss time due to this injury.

On July 12, 2022, Robinson signed a new four-year contract with the Knicks. On November 30, he scored 15 points and got 20 rebounds in a game.

In September 2024, it was announced that Robinson would miss the start of the new season. This was because he had ankle surgery during the offseason. He returned from his injury on February 28, 2025. He scored six points and had five rebounds in a close win.

Mitchell Robinson's Player Skills

Many experts have called Robinson "the best shot blocker in his class." He is very fast for a big player and has a long reach. This helps him make amazing blocks. He also runs the court very well for someone his size. He is known for his exciting alley-oop dunks. Robinson also improved his free throw shooting. He even developed the ability to shoot from behind the three-point line. Some NBA experts compare his playing style to other great centers like DeAndre Jordan and Tyson Chandler.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season Stats

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2018–19	New York	66	19	20.6	.694	—	.600	6.4	.6	.8	2.4	7.3
2019–20	New York	61	7	23.2	.742	—	.568	7.0	.6	.9	2.0	9.7
2020–21	New York	31	29	27.5	.653	—	.491	8.1	.5	1.1	1.5	8.3
2021–22	New York	72	62	25.7	.761	—	.486	8.6	.5	.8	1.8	8.5
2022–23	New York	59	58	26.9	.671	—	.484	9.4	.9	.9	1.8	7.4
2023–24	New York	31	21	24.8	.575	—	.409	8.5	.6	1.2	1.1	5.6
2024–25	New York	17	3	17.1	.661	—	.684	5.9	.8	.9	1.1	5.1
Career		337	199	24.1	.700	—	.522	7.8	.6	.9	1.8	7.8

NBA Playoff Stats

See also

In Spanish: Mitchell Robinson para niños