Newsletter
Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Reading: Mitchell Robinson Explains Why An NBA Basketball Turns Brown: “It’s Got Dirt And Bacteria. People Here Don’t Wash Their Hands”
Fadeaway WorldFadeaway World
Search
  • Fadeaway World
  • NBA News & Analysis
  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA News & Media
  • Exclusive Interviews
  • NBA 2K
Follow US
Home > NBA News & Analysis > Mitchell Robinson Explains Why An NBA Basketball Turns Brown: “It’s Got Dirt And Bacteria. People Here Don’t Wash Their Hands”

Mitchell Robinson Explains Why An NBA Basketball Turns Brown: “It’s Got Dirt And Bacteria. People Here Don’t Wash Their Hands”

Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson shared an interesting theory on why an NBA basketball turns brown.

Gautam Varier
Nov 29, 2023
4 Min Read
Share

Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson has an interesting theory on why an NBA basketball’s color becomes brown after it is put to use in games.

Contents
  • NBA Fans Hilariously Reacted To Robinson’s Comments
  • Mitchell Robinson’s Season With The Knicks

“It’s got dirt and bacteria. People here don’t wash their hands. There’s a few people in this league that wash their hands. A few of them. But I can. I do. I wash my hands.” 

Mitchell Robinson explains why an NBA basketball is brown

“It’s got dirt and bacteria. People here don’t wash their hands. There’s a few people in this league that wash their hands. A few of them. But I can. I do. I wash my hands.”

(Via @FredKatz ) pic.twitter.com/u8oKfITzUm

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 28, 2023

It’s a wild statement to make that the color of the ball goes from orange to brown because the players have dirty hands. It sounds quite bizarre to me as well that a certain section of players in the NBA do not wash their hands at all. 

If you are wondering why Robinson was even talking about something like this, the backstory here is a hilarious one as well. A few weeks ago, the 25-year-old was asked by Fred Katz if the orange-colored basketball would be difficult to spot on the bright orange court that the Knicks had for the In-Season Tournament.

Robinson’s response to the question was that he felt the ball was brown in color. His teammates Jalen Brunson and Isaiah Hartenstein stated that the color changes from orange to brown once it gets used, which led to this explanation from Robinson on why it happens.


NBA Fans Hilariously Reacted To Robinson’s Comments

As far as wild comments from NBA players go, this one might be near the top of the list. Robinson’s remarks quickly caught fire on X and NBA fans hilariously reacted to them.

One says Robinson should have kept this information to himself.

Some dudes gotta realize that some things are better just kept to themselves 😭😭😭

— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) November 28, 2023

A fan joked that Robinson was talking about teammate Julius Randle.

He’s talking about Julius Randle

— 🦇 (@Shadowiscold) November 28, 2023

One fan perfectly showed how Robinson’s teammates would have reacted to these comments.

His teammates looking at him after reading this quote pic.twitter.com/OJi1Fv1Ls1

— I have so many questions? (@english_shamar) November 29, 2023

One fan says they lost brain cells after reading this.

I lost 5 of my last 6 brain cells reading this shit

— 🦉 Lakers Vino (@VinoUncorked) November 28, 2023

One can’t believe Robinson said something like this.

There’s no way he actually said this ☠️😂

— MM21 (@KingThings_) November 29, 2023

Robinson had to know that these comments would create a storm on social media. He is actually a very funny individual, so it could also be quite possible that he said it on purpose to get that kind of reaction online.


Mitchell Robinson’s Season With The Knicks

With Robinson, you always know what you’re going to get and this 2023-24 season has been no different. He’s averaging 6.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game, and has been the anchor on the defensive end for the 10-7 Knicks.

They are fifth in the league in defensive rating (108.7) and it’s largely thanks to Robinson. The big man is also dominating on the offensive glass as he always does. He leads the NBA with 5.8 offensive rebounds per game and no one else is even averaging 4.5 per game.

Robinson has been tirelessly working for the team on the court, but his camp doesn’t seem to believe he is being rewarded for it. Robinson’s trainer called out the Knicks on Instagram for him not even being used as a lob threat on offense. He wondered what happened to sometimes rewarding bigs for working hard.

Robinson himself had openly stated his displeasure with his role on the Knicks last season. To his credit, he is working as hard as ever on the court despite clearly not being happy about the situation that he finds himself in.

We sincerely appreciate and respect you as a reader of our site. It would help us a lot if you follow us on Google News because of the latest update.

Thanks for following us. We really appreciate your support.

Follow on Google News

Thank you for being a valued reader of Fadeaway World. If you liked this article, please consider following us on Google News. We appreciate your support.

TAGGED:Mitchell Robinson
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print
ByGautam Varier
Follow:
Gautam Varier is a staff writer and columnist for Fadeaway World from Mumbai, India. He graduated from Symbiosis International University with a Master of Business specializing in Sports Management in 2020. This educational achievement enables Gautam to apply sophisticated analytical techniques to his incisive coverage of basketball, blending business acumen with sports knowledge.Before joining Fadeaway World in 2022, Gautam honed his journalistic skills at Sportskeeda and SportsKPI, where he covered a range of sports topics with an emphasis on basketball. His passion for the sport was ignited after witnessing the high-octane offense of the Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns. Among the Suns, Shawn Marion stood out to Gautam as an all-time underrated NBA player. Marion’s versatility as a defender and his rebounding prowess, despite being just 6’7”, impressed Gautam immensely. He admired Marion’s finishing ability at the rim and his shooting, despite an unconventional jump shot, believing that Marion’s skill set would have been even more appreciated in today’s NBA.This transformative experience not only deepened his love for basketball but also shaped his approach to sports writing, enabling him to connect with readers through vivid storytelling and insightful analysis.
Previous Article NBA Fans Make The Toughest Decision On Who To ‘Start, Bench, Cut’ Between Michael Jordan, LeBron James, And Kobe Bryant
Next Article 4-Team Wild Blockbuster Trade Idea Between The Lakers, Bulls, Raptors, And Kings
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Newsletter

Stay up to date with our newsletter on the latest news, trends, ranking lists, and evergreen articles

Newsletter
Facebook X-twitter Instagram

You Might Also Like

San Antonio Spurs News & Analysis

5 Goals For Spurs Superstar Victor Wembanyama In 2025-26 NBA Season

October 2, 2025
Every NBA Team's Best Starting Lineup Since 2000
NBA News & Analysis

Every NBA Team’s Best Starting Lineup Since 2000

October 3, 2025
Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick speaks to media before a Game 2 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Los Angeles Lakers News & Analysis

JJ Redick Explains Why Lakers Got Blown Out By Suns In Preseason Opener

October 4, 2025
Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Phoenix Suns News & Analysis

Devin Booker Trolls Deandre Ayton During Lakers-Suns Game

October 4, 2025

NBA - Fadeaway World

  • Atlanta Hawks
  • Boston Celtics
  • Brooklyn Nets
  • Charlotte Hornets
  • Chicago Bulls
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Dallas Mavericks
  • Denver Nuggets
  • Detroit Pistons
  • Golden State Warriors
  • Houston Rockets
  • Indiana Pacers
  • Los Angeles Clippers
  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • Memphis Grizzlies
  • Miami Heat
  • Milwaukee Bucks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves
  • New Orleans Pelicans
  • New York Knicks
  • Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Orlando Magic
  • Philadelphia 76ers
  • Phoenix Suns
  • Portland Trail Blazers
  • Sacramento Kings
  • San Antonio Spurs
  • Toronto Raptors
  • Utah Jazz
  • Washington Wizards

Pages

  • NBA Trade Rumors
  • NBA Media
  • Exclusive NBA Interviews
  • NBA 2K News & Updates

© 2025 Fadeaway World @ All Rights Reserved

  • About Fadeaway World
  • Fadeaway World Authors
  • Editorial Team
  • Ethics Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Editorial Guidelines
  • Fact-Checking Policy
  • Contact Us
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?