Duncan Robinson (basketball, born 1994)

Duncan Robinson (basketball, born 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). An undrafted player from the University of Michigan, he is renowned as one of the league's premier three-point shooters, holding several NBA records for three-pointers made in a Finals series and in a single playoff run. Robinson played a key role in the Heat's runs to the 2020 NBA Finals and 2023 NBA Finals.

Early life and college career

Robinson was born in York, Maine and attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. He began his collegiate career at Division III Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, where he was named the NESCAC Rookie of the Year. Seeking a higher level of competition, he transferred to the University of Michigan, sitting out the 2014–15 season per NCAA transfer rules. Playing for coach John Beilein, Robinson became a key contributor for the Wolverines, helping them win the 2017 Big Ten Tournament and reach the 2018 NCAA Tournament championship game, where they lost to the Villanova Wildcats.

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Robinson joined the Miami Heat for the 2018 NBA Summer League. He signed a two-way contract with the Heat and their NBA G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. His breakout season came during the 2019–20 NBA season, where he set a then-franchise record for three-pointers in a season and started in the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2021, he signed a lucrative contract extension with Miami. Although his role fluctuated, he delivered historic shooting performances in the 2023 NBA playoffs, setting records for the most three-pointers in a Finals series against the Denver Nuggets and in a single postseason run.

National team career

Robinson has represented the United States in international competition. He was selected to the USA Basketball men's roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification games, contributing to victories over teams like Cuba and Mexico during the Americas qualifiers. His shooting prowess was a valued asset for the national team program under coach Jim Boylen.

Player profile

Standing 6'7", Robinson is primarily known as a specialist three-point shooter with a quick, high release. He is a constant movement threat, utilizing screens from teammates like Bam Adebayo to free himself for shots. While defense was initially a weakness, he has worked to become a more competent team defender within the Heat's system under coach Erik Spoelstra. His offensive game is almost exclusively predicated on his outside shooting, making him a quintessential floor-spacer in the modern NBA.

Personal life

Robinson is an avid reader and co-hosts a podcast titled "The Long Shot" with former Michigan teammate Davis. He has been involved in various community initiatives with the Miami Heat, particularly focusing on literacy and education programs in South Florida. He maintains a residence in Miami, Florida.

Career statistics

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Team ! GP ! PPG ! RPG ! APG |- | 2019–20 | Miami Heat | 73 | 13.5 | 3.2 | 1.4 |- | 2020–21 | Miami Heat | 72 | 13.1 | 3.5 | 1.8 |- | 2021–22 | Miami Heat | 79 | 10.9 | 2.6 | 1.6 |- | 2022–23 | Miami Heat | 42 | 6.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 |- | Career | | 266 | 11.1 | 2.8 | 1.5 |} Category:1994 births Category:Living people Category:American basketball players Category:Miami Heat players Category:Michigan Wolverines men's basketball players Category:Williams Ephs men's basketball players