Mitchell Robinson talks about his improved free throw shooting

ByNBAUSA



The New York Knicks got off the floor afterwards a 116–107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ersbut one development stood out as Mitchell Robinson looked different at the free throw line. In an interview after the game, Robinson said feels more comfortable shooting free throws after changing approaches. For the Knicks big man, the numbers backed it up. He was 7-for-8 at the stripe. On a night when the Knicks were looking for control, that composure was important. Head coach Mike Brown he noticed that too, even when the score slipped away.

Mitchell Robinson provided powerful stats for the Knicks. He finished with 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, added 16 rebounds and hit two shots. Free throws jumped off the page. Through 17 games this season, Robinson is shooting 22.2 percent from the line. For his career, he sits at 51.1 percent. Context sharpens the moment. Progress doesn’t always come loudly. Sometimes one smooth release appears at a time.

A process shaping up for the Knicks big man

After the game, Robinson clearly explained the change. He attributed it to comfort and repetition. Mike Brown reinforced that message. “He’s been working hard on it. He says it’s a process,” Brown said. The trainer went further, tying growth to buy-in.

“Mitch has bought into what they’re trying to do with him when it comes to shooting free throws, and that’s good to see,” Brown added. Brown also pointed to a ripple effect. “Whenever you see positive results, it creates confidence not only in the individual but also in the rest of the group.”

Still, the night held frustration. The Knicks lost, and Brown pointed out the lost as a separator. Robinson owned the glass and protected the rim, but basketball is rarely solved by just one area. Against a feisty 76ers team, possession mattered. They slipped away.

Without hesitation, Robinson stepped to the line, buried seven free throws and changed the tone of his evening. If that confidence is there, what does it unlock for the Knicks when the pressure is on?





2025-12-20 05:02:00

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