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Injured Robinson Rebounds Knicks Title, Secures $47M Celtics Contract

7/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mitchell Robinson fractured his right hand after banging his knuckle on his truck upon learning his youngest brother was in a car accident.
He played all five 2026 NBA Finals games and grabbed the offensive rebound with 21.6 seconds left in Game 5 to help the Knicks close the series.
After the championship, Robinson signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics.

History

Historical Context

During the 1997-98 NBA season, the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 4-2 in the Finals, and Michael Jordan was named Finals MVP. The championship concluded the 1998 NBA playoffs and preceded the 1998 NBA draft and All-Star Game, illustrating the league’s yearly competitive cycle that has produced enduring star power.

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Story summary

Mitchell Robinson fractured his right hand after banging his knuckle on his truck upon learning his youngest brother was in a car accident.
He played all five 2026 NBA Finals games and grabbed the offensive rebound with 21.6 seconds left in Game 5 to help the Knicks close the series.
After the championship, Robinson signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics.

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