New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson announced last week that his father was missing and that he was seeking help from the public to identify his whereabouts. On Thursday, it was revealed that Robinson's father, Mitchell Robinson Jr., had been found safe and sound.
According to a report by Lucas Semb of pensacola news journal, Robinson Jr. was found in Clayton, Missouri by officers of the Clayton Police Department. It was chief public information officer Amber Southard of the Escambia County Sherrif's Office that broke the news. Robinson was declared missing on February 11th in Escambia County. He had gone missing for two weeks.
No details were released with regard to the emergence of Robinson Jr. but we're certain that his son and the rest of the family are overjoyed with this news.
Mitchell Robinson has been a key cog for the Knicks this season. The 23-year-old is currently averaging 8.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. He has also emerged as one of the best rim protectors in the NBA, swatting an average of 1.7 shots per contest, which ranks seventh in the league.
Robinson is currently on an expiring deal and he will be hoping for a significant pay rise once he negotiates a new contract in the offseason.