Last July, the Detroit Pistons acquired Duncan Robinson in a two-player sign-and-trade. On Saturday, the former Miami Heat sharpshooter will make his return.
While the franchise’s all-time leading 3-point shooter never won a title or made an All-Star team with Miami, he will be receiving a tribute video, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press first reported Friday.
Robinson spoke about his return ahead of the Pistons’ Friday night matchup with the Orlando Magic, the first night of a back-to-back.
“I’m trying to think about tonight, but I’m excited,” Robinson said. “It should be a fun experience. It’ll definitely be weird. I have so much rhythm and flow with being on the other side in that building. So to be on that side will be interesting. But I’m excited to go in there with this group and embrace being in there.”
Robinson, widely regarded as the greatest shooter in franchise history, averaged 11.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in seven seasons with the Heat. The former undrafted free agent is arguably the Heat’s most successful story. He was the fastest player in NBA History to 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900 and 1,000 made 3-pointers.
It’s remarkable how far Robinson has come. He’s not just a shooter. Robinson was one of the Heat’s best passers and, over his last two seasons, he developed more creativity off the bounce while improving as a finisher at the rim. Miami drifted away from a handoff-laden offense — so he was forced to adapt.
Saturday’s tribute is well-deserved for Robinson. Entering Friday, he’s averaging 12.5 points on 41.7 percent shooting from 3-point range — his highest since 2019-20 — while playing a career-high 31.9 minutes a night.
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Tribute video? HFL will eat his leg watching that.
Well deserved. Any player in any sport who is listed in the record books for a positive achievement deserves recognition.
Duncyard Dog gets his treat. I’m cool with it.