Mitchell Robinson departs champion Knicks for $47.4M deal with Celtics: report
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NEW YORK CITY - The Boston Celtics have made a major splash in free agency, securing one of the premier rim protectors on the market.
What we know:
Free agent center Mitchell Robinson has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $47.4 million contract with Boston.
The deal, first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, includes a player option for the third season, giving the veteran center future flexibility.
Leaving a legacy
The backstory:
Robinson’s departure marks the end of an era in New York. He leaves the Knicks not just as a fan favorite, but as a crucial pillar of their historic championship team. His interior defense and second-chance points were instrumental in New York's title run, making his exit a bitter pill for the Knicks faithful to swallow.
The Knicks will now have to navigate their title defense without their defensive anchor, forcing them to look to the trade market or remaining free agency pool to fill a massive void in the middle.
The Source: Information from this article was sourced from ESPN.