Duncan Robinson is a professional basketball player who plays for the Miami Heat. Born on April 22, 1994, Robinson went to the University of Michigan and after declaring for the 2018 NBA Draft, was left undrafted.
After going unselected in the 2018 NBA draft after a solid four-year college career, where he averaged 9.3 points while shooting over 40% from three-point range in his senior season,
the Miami Heat took a chance on Robinson by signing him to a two-way contract after the draft.
Given an opportunity to prove himself, Robinson quickly showed his value to the Heat. In his first NBA season, he appeared in 15 games while splitting time in the G League. Robinson shot an incredible 48% from downtown, displaying the elite shooting ability that would soon become his trademark. His hard work was rewarded with a standard NBA contract beginning in the 2019-20 season.
With increased minutes and opportunity, Robinson blossomed into one of the NBA's top shooters in his second season. Robinson also set the single-season franchise record for threes made with 270. His quick trigger and ability to get shots off screens made him a perfect fit for the Heat's offensive system.
The 2020 NBA playoffs marked Duncan Robinson's arrival on the national stage. He broke Miami's record for threes in a playoff game with seven made against Indiana. Robinson followed that up with seven threes in Game 5 versus the Lakers. His shooting prowess was crucial during Miami's surprise run to the NBA Finals against the Lakers. But unfortunately they lost in six games to the Lakers.
Though Miami fell short in the Finals, Robinson continued to establish himself as an elite marksman. He again led the NBA in three-point shooting at 44.7% in the 2021 season. Robinson ranked third in the league with 250 threes made. His shooting gravity when on the floor spaced the offense and fit ideally next to stars like Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
Now in his sixth NBA season, Robinson remains a fixture in the Heat rotation thanks to his quick-trigger shooting ability. Robinson has already played 14 games in the 2023-24 season, and he is averaging 15.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game.
Duncan Robinson's Height
Standing at 6 feet 7 inches, Duncan Robinson towers over most shooting guards. Though he lacks size compared to some small forwards, Robinson uses his height to shoot smoothly over smaller defenders. Thanks to his high release and quick trigger, Robinson has already made 870 three-point shots over the course of his 5-year career.
Duncan Robinson's Wingspan
With a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Duncan Robinson is able to get his shot off against most defenders. His massive reach also allows him to grab rebounds and deflections despite lacking size or leaping ability for his position. Robinson uses his length well on defense too, contesting shots even when at a physical disadvantage against larger offensive players.
FAQs
A. Duncan Robinson is 29 years old as of November 2023.
A. Jeffrey Robinson and Elisabeth Robinson are Duncan Robinson’s parents.
A. Duncan Robinson plays as a small forward and shooting guard for the Miami Heat in the NBA.
A. Duncan Robinson went undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft but signed an NBA contract with the Miami Heat in 2019.