Boston Celtics staff members are standing behind center Mitchell Robinson despite his disappointing on/off court statistical splits this season. The team's coaching and front office personnel believe Robinson's impact extends beyond the raw numbers, citing his defensive presence and screening ability as valuable contributions that don't always appear in traditional analytics.
The 26-year-old center, acquired via trade in the offseason, has struggled to produce positive on/off differentials in his first months with the Celtics. However, staff members emphasize his role in the team's defensive schemes and his ability to create space for Boston's perimeter stars through effective screening.
