Josh Hart is keeping one of Mitchell Robinson’s Knicks traditions alive, even with Robinson now in Boston.
Hart said the Knicks are still rolling with the country music on Robinson’s 24-hour Instagram story, and Robinson made it clear he approved. “We still listening to country Mitch,” Hart wrote, and Robinson fired back, “It's only right.”
The exchange came after Robinson’s move to the Celtics following the 2026 NBA Finals. He signed a three-year, $47.4 million deal with Boston after spending all eight of his NBA seasons in New York.
That run made him a familiar presence inside the Knicks’ locker room, especially with Hart and the rest of New York’s starting 5. Robinson finished his Knicks tenure with averages of 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
Before heading to Boston, Robinson said goodbye to the organization and the fans in an Instagram post. “My life is a climb but the view's great,” Robinson began his post with this quote, which was followed by a thank you letter to the Knicks and their fans.
“New York Knicks fans and the whole Knicks organization, the past 8 years have been the highlight of my life. I can't thank you guys enough for the journey and opportunities.
I know it's a lot of emotions going around trust me I feel it myself But I will always have love for where it all started! I love you and will miss you!
Once a Knick always a Knick.”
Josh Hart: “We still listening to country Mitch”
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) July 29, 2026
Mitchell Robinson: “It’s only right ❤️” pic.twitter.com/7SqEJsjrbY
The Celtics are now counting on Robinson to fill a major role as they move into a new era after trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers.
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