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New York Knicks Star Makes Bold Instagram Post Before Pacers Game
May 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) warms up prior to game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

New York Knicks Star Makes Bold Instagram Post Before Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI  |  By Ben Stinar  |  Last updated May 31, 2025 4:38 PM ET

Mitchell Robinson is in his seventh NBA season (all with the New York Knicks).

The Knicks currently trail the Indiana Pacers 3-2 in the Eastern Conference finals (after winning Game 5).

Following Thursday's victory, the 27-year-old made a post to Instagram that had over 40,000 likes.

He wrote: "I know a lot of people hate me and that’s okay.

still going to defend the city ️ "

The Knicks will play the Pacers (in Indiana) on Saturday night.

They will need a victory to stay alive (and force a Game 7 back in New York City).

The Knicks last made the NBA Finals during the 1999 season.

They are coming off a year where they lost to the Pacers in the second round (in seven games).

That said, the Knicks dealt with a lot of injuries during that series.


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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