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The New York Knicks’ first championship team in 53 years is now starting to look a little different.
They were able to retain José Alvarado, but the first domino to fall was defensive big man Mitchell Robinson, who signed a three-year deal with the Boston Celtics.
Several of Robinson’s now-former teammates, including Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and OG Anunoby, commented on his farewell post on Instagram, but Robinson’s response to Anunoby was quite revealing.
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Mitchell Robinson is seen outside City Hall at the New York Knicks ticker parade on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (XNY/Star Max/GC Images)
Anunoby commented with a sad emoji, and Robinson said he “tried” to get back with the Knicks, hinting that the feeling wasn’t mutual.
“I tried bro, I didn’t want this to happen, I hope the truth comes out at some point. I’ll miss you buddy! Keep it cool,” Robinson responded.
Team owner James Dolan said almost immediately after the Knicks won the title that he had no interest in making the NBA’s second roster, calling it “suicidal.”
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks celebrates after winning the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
THE OWNER OF THE KNICKS APPEARS TO TAKE A HIT ON MAMDANI AT THE CELEBRATION OF THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP, HE IS PHOTOGRAPHED WITH HIM
That alone was enough to tell fans that a roster rebuild was on the way, especially with Brunson eventually ready to make up for the massive pay cut he took to help the Knicks win it all.
Robinson grabbed the final offensive rebound off a missed free throw that nearly clinched the Knicks’ title against the San Antonio Spurs last month.
Robinson saw both the good and the bad with the Knicks as a second-round pick in 2018; In their first season, they went 17-65.
Mitchell Robinson of the New York Knicks speaks to the media after the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on June 13, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Jacob González/NBAE via Getty Images)
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But now, he’ll head to a Celtics team that’s seemingly retooling as a champion.
