# Mitchell Robinson skips Celtics intro after brother's accident

> Celtics big man Mitchell Robinson missed his team's press conference after his brother was hit by a car.
- Title: Mitchell Robinson skips Celtics intro after brother's accident
- Summary: Celtics big man Mitchell Robinson missed his team's press conference after his brother was hit by a car. Robinson's brother Zeek was struck by a car during a…
- Keywords: mitchell robinson, celtics, zeek, nba, new york knicks, brother, accident, car crash, press conference, social media, basketball, nba draft
- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/sports/why-mitchell-robinson-missed-his-celtics-introduction-cant-catch-a-break
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:46:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mitchell robinson, celtics, zeek, nba, new york knicks, brother, accident, car crash, press conference, social media, basketball, nba draft
## Brother injured
Mitchell Robinson's brother Zeek was hit by a car during a jog Tuesday.

> Prayers for my little brother my dawg can't catch a break
## Robinson's absence
Robinson skipped the Celtics' press conference introducing new players due to personal reasons.
## Social media update
Robinson shared a video of himself shooting at Chalmette High School and Megan Moroney's music video.
## Knicks championship
Robinson helped the Knicks win their first NBA title in 53 years after beating the Spurs in five games.
## Robinson's stats
He averaged 5.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks in 60 games last season.
## Key takeaway

Robinson's brother Zeek was struck by a car during a jog, prompting Robinson to share a heartfelt message on social media.