Mitchell Robinson Parents: Meet Lakesha Robinson

Mitchell Robinson was born to his mother Lakesha Robinson, and a father who was declared missing at some point.

Lakesha has been very supportive of her son’s career right from the beginning.

Who Is Mitchell Robinson?

Mitchell Robinson III is a basketball player who plays as a center for the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Born on April 1, 1998, in Florida, Robinson attended Pine forest high school and Chalmette, where he averaged 25.7 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 6 blocked shots per outing.

Also on high school, he earned “the Naismith Trophy All-America honorable mention and MaxPreps All-America honorable mention status.”

Robinson later committed to pay for Western Kentucky University before he was drafted by the Knicks, as 36th overall, in the 2018 NBA draft.

He had withdrawn his commitment to play for Western Kentucky University, and rather used the entire 2017–18 season for training.

Robinson took part in the 2018 NBA Summer League, playing for the Knicks and recording blocked shots and offensive rebounds.

In the same year, he signed a multi-year, rookie contract with the team.

Robinson who has recorded series of injuries in his career, re-signed a four-year contract with the Knicks on 2022.