New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has seemingly denied being a Donald Trump supporter after his online activity prompted speculation about his political allegiance.
On Saturday, Robinson reshared and reacted to a TikTok clip joking that he would raise his level in Game 3 of the NBA Finals with Trump in attendance at Madison Square Garden.
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Courtsidebuzzing later posted a screenshot of Robinson responding to the clip on Instagram, where he appeared to agree with the joke.
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The response was to a video of Allen Iverson crossing up Michael Jordan, with a caption suggesting Robinson would be moving the same way with Trump in the building.
“Mitchell Robinson on TikTok in response to a video of Allen overcrossing up Michael Jordan with the caption, ‘How Mitchell Robinson about to be moving with Trump in attendance for Game 3’: You ain’t lying brother 🤘Thoughts?” Courtsidebuzzing captioned the post.
His alleged show of support triggered backlash and ultimately led Robinson to clear the air, as he seemingly posted another comment later denying any allegiance to Trump.
“I’m not a supporter. I’m just trolling, and my pinky is not broken,” Robinson wrote.
While his online activity sparked controversy online, the center will not be paying much heed to the backlash, as he will remain focused on getting the job done with the Knicks, who are only two wins away from winning the NBA title.
Knicks coach credits a surprising factor in Mitchell Robinson’s credible defensive performance in the Finals
Mitchell Robinson has been a driving force in the Knicks’ frontcourt. Despite playing the NBA Finals with an injured finger, the center has been pivotal in keeping Victor Wembanyama at bay, with his defensive prowess earning huge praise.
Knicks coach Mike Brown reflected on Robinson’s impact in Game 2 during his postgame presser while pointing to a rather unexpected factor behind his performance.
“I think when he (Robinson) listens to country music, he gets the chill vibes,” Brown said. “We play him for 30 seconds and pull him out. We play him for seven minutes and pull him out, and he’s the same all the time. … But that country music probably had something to do with it.”
A Nashville native, Robinson has often spoken about his love for country music, and the genre seems to be working its magic on the big man, who has been crucial for the Knicks this season.
Edited by R. Elahi
