Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Made A Kind Gesture For His Former High School Coach
Mitchell Robinson, a 7-foot centre for the New York Knicks, is well-known for his ability to block shots and collect rebounds. However, in an in-game interview on Thursday, his roommate and former high school coach showed how large of a heart he has.
Knicks Mitchell Robinson Made A Kind Gesture For His Former High School Coach
Butch Stockton said during the Knicks broadcast how Robinson would see his wife Dawn every day while she was in the hospital and then urge his former coach to come in with him when she passed away in September. Stockton, who coached the big man for the Knicks at Chalmette High School in Louisiana, said that Robinson suggested the idea to him after her funeral.
Mitchell Robinson invited his high school coach, Butch Stockton, to move in with him after his wife died this year 💙
Robinson visited Stockton's wife every day in the hospital when she was sick. What a story 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ng2mdexvvd
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“He said ‘Coach, no reason to stay down here in Louisiana. You come to New York with me and enjoy yourself and get your mind back straight because you know how much you loved your wife,'” Stockton said. “It’s just been a great situation.”
Robinson told reporters after the game that his previous coach had influenced not just the player but also the man he is now. “What a nice guy,” Robinson said. “Taking him with me in light of everything that transpired throughout the summer. It’s for the best, really. As he assisted me, I can assist him.
Mitchell Robinson shares more on his high school coach, Butch Stockton, who was invited to live with him after his wife passed away this past summer: pic.twitter.com/S2aQecYX9D
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Stockton will remain with Robinson for the remainder of the season, with the goal that both the coach and the player make it to the NBA playoffs. With an 11-7 record, the Knicks are presently seventh in the NBA Eastern Conference. Robinson is averaging 6.2 points and 11.1 rebounds per game.
Robinson told reporters after the game that his coach is a “great guy” who helped him “go to where I’m at.” He pulled down nine rebounds and scored six points in the Knicks’ victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
MITCHELL ROBINSON! pic.twitter.com/VF48mP7dXw
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“It works out for the best,” Robinson said. “I help him out, he helped me.” Robinson said his coach will be living with him for the rest of the year.
In a moving Instagram post on September 15, Robinson shared two images of Dawn Stockton: one from her hospital bed and one of her giving him a hug. Robinson was grieving the loss of her friend.
Mitchell Robinson hits both FTs then gets a fist pump from his former coach 😢 pic.twitter.com/TG5P8eLTAM
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Season | Team | Salary |
---|---|---|
2022/23 | New York Knicks | $17,045,454 ($17,551,563*) |
2021/22 | New York Knicks | $1,802,057 ($2,023,672*) |
2020/21 | New York Knicks | $1,663,861 ($1,969,219*) |
2019/20 | New York Knicks | $1,559,712 ($1,857,876*) |
How many double doubles does Mitchell Robinson have?
Over his career, Mitchell Robinson has recorded 59 double-doubles.
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