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Why Mitchell Robinson missed his Celtics introduction: ‘Can’t catch a break’

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Lemoncelli, J. (2026, September 16). Why Mitchell Robinson missed his Celtics introduction: ‘Can’t catch a break’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/why-mitchell-robinson-missed-his-celtics-introduction-cant-catch-a-break/

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Mitchell Robinson missed his introductory press conference with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday due to a personal matter: his brother Zeek was hit by a car while jogging earlier that day. The Celtics noted they would introduce Robinson soon and moved forward with other player introductions, including Paul George and Mike Conley Jr., at the event. Robinson had signed a three-year contract worth $47.4 million with Boston after helping the New York Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years earlier this year.

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Mitchell Robinson, a key player for the New York Knicks who recently signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with the Boston Celtics, missed his team's introductory press conference on Tuesday due to personal reasons. His absence was caused by his brother Zeek being hit by a car while jogging; Robinson expressed concern and support for his brother via social media. The Celtics proceeded with introducing other new players, such as Paul George and Mike Conley Jr., but said they look forward to introducing Robinson soon. In an Instagram post later that day, Robinson shared videos from Chalmette High School, his alma mater in Louisiana, reflecting on the tragic incident. Robinson's career includes a crucial role in the Knicks' championship victory over the Spurs in June 2026 after 53 years without one; he averaged 5.6 points and 8.8 rebounds per game during that season while shooting 72.3% from the field.

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New Celtics big man Mitchell Robinson’s brother, Zeek, was hit by a car while out for a jog Tuesday, according to the victim’s grandfather, who shared the news in a Facebook post. uncertain

who → hit → post

Robinson, who was absent from the Celtics’ press conference Tuesday introducing their new players, reshared the Facebook post and wrote, “Prayers for my little brother my dawg can’t catch a break” with a cross emoji and a somber face emoji. The Celtics said Robinson was absent due to personal reasons. asserted

Robinson → introduce → reasons

The Celtics moved forward with the introductory press conference, which included Paul George and Mike Conley Jr., and said they “look forward to introducing [Robinson] soon.” asserted

they → move → Robinson

Taking to his Instagram Story later that day, Robinson shared a video edit of him getting shots up at his alma mater, Chalmette High School in Louisiana, and a clip of country singer Megan Moroney in her music video for the song, “Wedding Dress.” Robinson, fresh off a 2026 NBA title run with the Knicks, signed a three-year, $47.4 million contract with Boston in July after spending his first eight seasons with the Knicks. Robinson played a key role in the Knicks’ road to their first championship in 53 years, when they beat the Spurs in five games in June. The 7-footer averaged 5.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 60 games (16 starts) last season. He shot 72.3 percent from the field and averaged 4.2 offensive rebounds per game, the latter ranking second in the NBA. asserted

latter → take → NBA

Why Mitchell Robinson missed his Celtics introduction: ‘Can’t catch a break’

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