New York Knicks star center Mitchell Robinson is calling out those who criticized him for expressing condolences to the family of far-right political pundit Charlie Kirk.
Robinson re-posted a gallery of Kirk to his Instagram account, saying ‘I feel bad for his family’ in the moments after the pundit was assassinated at Utah Valley University.
After receiving anger from fans who didn’t appreciate his perceived support for the controversial figure, Robinson responded.
‘I’m never the type to get into the political field, but I just don’t get how people get so sensitive and offended about someone else’s opinion or beliefs,’ Robinson posted to Facebook.
‘I respect your mindset and beliefs but it’s not gone change what I believe and stand for you don’t have to like me you can unfollow, unfriend me whatever you have to do to never see what I do or say I could care less about what you do or think of me!
‘I don’t care if you black, white, green, or have stripes like a damn zebra or even like the same gender, I respect you either way!’ Robinson said.
Knicks star Mitchell Robinson defended himself after being criticized for posting condolences to the family of far-right political activist Charlie Kirk after his assassination on Wednesday
Kirk was shot in the neck and killed at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday
‘As a father myself, no kid should have to grow up without their father or mother at the end of the day!…..I don’t do the things I do for attention or clout,’ he added.
He concluded, ‘Again, I could care less what people think of me…the ones that know me already know what I stand for!’
The 31-year-old Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking at an event held at the campus in the town of Orem, just south of Salt Lake City.
Kirk was rushed to the hospital after suffering from serious blood loss and was later pronounced dead.
