Mitchell Robinson hasn't looked like the same player against the Heat as he did in the first round against the Cavaliers, as Bam Adebayo has completely neutralized New York's center after many predicted Robinson would again give the Knicks a big advantage on the glass.
Instead, Miami dominated the offensive glass in game four, putting New York on the brink of elimination, and leaving Robinson to field questions about what Adebayo has done to take him out of the series.
A fan on Twitter called Robinson out for getting "abused" by Adebayo through four games this series, and Robinson, always active on social media, sometimes to a detriment, clapped back while seemingly venting about his team's defensive play.
"How I get abused?" Robinson tweeted. "When I gotta help EVERY time on defense…yeah lol makes sense."
How I get abuse ? when I gotta help EVERY time on defense yeah lol make sense 😂👎🏾
— Mitchell Robinson (@23savage____) May 9, 2023
The comment at least seemed like a clear show of frustration towards his fellow defenders, who have not been doing a good job closing out on shooters at the perimeter, allowing open drives into the lane and towards Robinson at the rim. Julius Randle has looked like one of the main culprits in this regard, especially over the last two games in Miami.
Robinson has made waves on social media numerous times during his career, mainly venting about his role and lack of involvement on the offensive end. Now, he seemingly is frustrated with the work his team isn't putting in on the defensive end.
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