Mitchell Robinson
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Records
Mitchell Robinson's career is defined by historic efficiency and defensive impact. As a rookie, he shattered Wilt Chamberlain's single-season field goal percentage record by shooting 74.2%, a mark that still stands. He ranks second on the Knicks' all-time blocks list, a testament to his rim protection. Robinson's unconventional path to the NBA, skipping college to train alone for a year, made him a trailblazer and proved that dedication can overcome traditional expectations. His contributions were vital to the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship run, where his shot-blocking and rebounding anchored one of the league's top defenses.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NBA Single-Season Field Goal Percentage Record
Shot 74.2% from the field, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain's previous record.
Second on New York Knicks All-Time Blocks List
Ranked second in franchise history in career blocked shots.
NBA Summer League Records (Blocked Shots and Offensive Rebounds)
Set records for blocked shots and offensive rebounds during the 2018 NBA Summer League.
Naismith Trophy All-America Honorable Mention
Recognized as one of the top high school players in the country.
MaxPreps All-America Honorable Mention
Honored for his senior season performance at Chalmette High School.
Rankings & Lists
247Sports Composite Recruiting Rankings
NBA Rookie Blocked Shots Per Game
Records & Feats
NBA Single-Season Field Goal Percentage Record
Shot 74.2% from the field in 2019-20, surpassing Wilt Chamberlain's 72.7% set in 1972-73.
First Recruited Draft Pick to Forgo College for a Full Year
Robinson became the first recruited NCAA player to skip college, professional, and postgraduate-high-school basketball for an entire year before entering the NBA draft.