The fans at Madison Square Garden weren’t sure if they believed it. Mitchell Robinson was participating in shoot-around and eligible for action, but no one knew if he would actually play.
The crowd erupted with joy when the talented 7-footer checked in at 9:05. He had not suited up for the Knicks since March 27, 2021. His absence was felt most acutely in a disappointing playoff series with Atlanta. The fans wanted him back; the Knicks needed him back.
Mitchell Robinson gets an ovation from The Garden crowd as he checks in
You love to see it.