Duncan Robinson
#55SF · Detroit Pistons
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 491 | 11.4 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 43.5% | 39.8% | 85.2% |
| 2025-26 | 68 | 11.9 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 44.3% | 40.0% | 76.0% |
| 2024-25 | 4 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 35.7% | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 31.3% | 23.1% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$32.8M
AAV
$10.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Duncan Robinson's contract with the Detroit Pistons grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $10.9M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Duncan's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 31, Duncan still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Duncan to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Duncan Robinson earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Small Forward. Across 491 career games, Duncan has averaged 11.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. Duncan's strongest metric is FG% at 4352.8, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.9, below the Small Forward median of 4.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, Duncan ranks 77th in overall performance. Duncan will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Detroit Pistons.
Current Sentiment
Robinson's trade to Detroit generated cautious optimism, though media remains measured about his impact. Early Pistons performances show flashes of productivity, but inconsistency prevents widespread enthusiasm from fans. His $10.9M contract appears reasonable, yet questions linger about offensive consistency and role definition. The narrative centers on whether Detroit's "intentional" system unlocks his three-point shooting potential. Fans are guardedly hopeful the trade works, but skepticism persists given recent C-grade performance.
Transaction History
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