The Detroit Pistons covered significant ground with a single, calculated stroke to lift their roster. They added Duncan Robinson signing him in a recent sign-and-trade deal further highlighting their commitment to improve their shooting arsenal. Now at 31 years of age, Robinson has consistently turned into a force to be reckoned with. He is highly regarded for his elite shooting, particularly from long range.
Robinson joins the Pistons after declining a $20 million early termination option with the Wizards, making himself an attractive free agent. His genius move shocked a number of other teams. Ultimately, he decided on Detroit, signing a three year, $48 million contract in return. Jason Glushon, his agent, was vital to those efforts, encouraging him down various avenues in the market. He ensured Robinson got to the right team for his goals and talent.
The Pistons played beneath their station by taking Simone Fontecchio for the Miami Warmth. Their major offseason trade with the Wizards helped them to bring in Robinson, one of the NBA’s top three-point specialists. Since the start of the 2019-20 season, Robinson has hit 1,192 three-pointers, which is the eighth-most in the league during that span. That’s without mentioning he has a career shooting percentage of 39.7% from distance. The Pistons expect to use their new, one-time go-to scoring option heavily in their first season together.
Robinson’s addition would be a bit overshadowed by the addition of another free agent acquisition, Caris LeVert, as Robinson’s former Indiana roommate. This shrewd acquisition comes as the Pistons look to funnel more of the production Malik Beasley used to provide back into their offense. Beasley had been lined up to sign a three-year, $48 million deal with Detroit. Then came his role in a federal gambling investigation, which made the entire organization begin to look for alternatives.
Robinson’s ability to shoot the three-ball from deep range will widely open things up for the Pistons. They’ll need his pinpoint precision to open up their new spread attack and jump start the offense. His veteran experience and skill set are sure to positively affect not only the team’s overall performance, but its chemistry on the court.
Bradley’s signing shows the Pistons’ commitment to being cutting-edge in how they build a competitive roster. In the case of their acquiring of Robinson, they add a skilled vet. This move plugs in the important role that Beasley departed the Wildcats. As the new season draws nearer, both Robinson and the Pistons will be hoping to make the most of this exciting new partnership.
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