Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a special bond with his high school basketball coach William “Butch” Stockton.
Stockton told the story of how the unlikely duo became roommates this NBA season while attending Thursday night’s Knicks vs. Pistons game.
Stockton’s wife died in September. While she was sick in the hospital, Robinson visited every day he could, and the former coach and player became even closer than they already were.
After Stockton’s wife’s funeral, Robinson proposed the idea for Stockton to come live in New York with him while he grieved.
“He said ‘Coach, no reason to stay down here in Louisiana. Come to New York with me and enjoy yourself and get your mind back straight because you know how much you loved your wife,’” Stockton shared.
Wow.
Incredible story told by Mitchell Robsinon’s high school coach Butch Stockton.
Stockton explains his wife passed away in September and that Robinson visited her every day she was in the hospital.
At the funeral, Mitch said he’d invite Butch to live with him in NY.… pic.twitter.com/X58kVnl2iX
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) December 1, 2023
Fans across the basketball world were moved by Stockton’s story.
what a beautiful story. mitchell robinson is a damn good dude for doing this. https://t.co/4UFZwiWZnF
— Emerson Lotzia, Jr. (@EmersonLotzia) December 1, 2023
Mitchell Robinson confirmed awesome dude https://t.co/p55ZgsTU7q
— Eric Hubbs (@BarstoolHubbs) December 1, 2023
protect mitchell robinson at all costs https://t.co/JM34nNodp4
— claire de lune (@ClaireMPLS) December 1, 2023
Man. Mitchell Robinson is good people. https://t.co/IdG327e9mW
— Chris Walder (@WalderSports) December 1, 2023
Stockton seemed to really appreciate Robinson’s offer and looks like he is enjoying himself in New York so far.
Robinson played for Stockton at Chalmette High School in New Orleans.
