Overview
- Robinson delivered an efficient preseason outing in Wednesday's 114-93 win over the Charlotte Hornets, recording 12 points, seven rebounds and three blocks on a perfect 5-for-5 shooting in 17 minutes.
- Coach Joe Mazzulla has publicly praised Robinson's basketball IQ and said his ability to process the system lets the team 'throw him in the mix' and expect quick buy-in.
- Robinson says he has a larger offensive remit in Boston, participating in flare screens, pin-downs and ball-screen actions rather than the limited roll-only role he played in New York.
- The Celtics are testing rotation permutations, including double-big looks with Neemias Queta and minutes for Luka Garza, and plan to manage Robinson's playing time because of his history of missed games.
- Boston signed Robinson in July to a three-year deal after eight seasons with the Knicks and a 2026 championship role, giving the team more interior defense and offensive-rebounding while they sort the final regular-season rotation.