First look at Mitchell Robinson’s broken pinky as Knicks drama swirls on eve of NBA Finals
Mitchell Robinson had just a black bandaid on his broken right pinky Tuesday when he arrived to Frost Bank Center in San Antonio to practice on the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
When practice began he had a thin protective black sleeve on his right hand.
The longest-tenured Knick was not among those scheduled to speak to the media Tuesday since he is inujured.
Mitchell Robinson at Knicks practice Tuesday. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Robinson underwent surgery after breaking the pinky and is hoping to play in Game 1, although it’s uncertain where he will suit up for Wednesday’s game and beyond.
The Post’s Stefan Bondy previously reported that Robinson had fractured his fifth metacarpal, which is the bone that connects the pinky to the wrist.
It’s unknown how he suffered the injury, although Brown clarified that Robinson did not suffer the injury in a game nor during a practice.
He completed individual work each of the last two days at Knicks practice, and wore a protective brace on his right hand.
“I’m just waiting on the medical staff,” Brown said Monday. “He just did individual work today. I’m waiting on the medical staff to let me know what the next step is.”
Robinson’s size and rebound prowess is needed against Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama, especially since Karl-Anthony Towns can run into foul trouble.
Mitchell Robinson on Tuesday in San Antonio. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
He is averaging 5.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 0.6 blocks across 13 playoff games this year, leaving marks on games on the boards although teams have successfully employed hack-a-Mitch strategies.
Robinson missed Game 2 against the 76ers in the second round.
While he has not commented on the injury, he did post a message to Instagram on Saturday.
“I can’t thank you guys enough for the love and support most of you bring especially at a time like this in my life,” Robinson wrote. “It makes everything in fighting for 100x easier to deal with.
“The ones that want to see me down and hurt all I gotta say for you is f–k you. And last the ones that say they love and care about me but can’t be there for me when I need them but I’m always there to when they need me god get you.”
