Duncan Robinson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Duncan Robinson.

Duncan Robinson is an American professional basketball player currently with the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He initially played college basketball at Williams College (NCAA Division III), leading them to the 2014 championship game. He then transferred to the University of Michigan (NCAA Division I), where he was a member of the team that reached the 2018 NCAA Division I tournament final. He played for the Miami Heat from 2018-2024 before signing with the Pistons in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2003: Michael Crotty Jr.'s NCAA Division III Tournament Championship

In 2003, Michael Crotty Jr., Duncan Robinson's AAU team coach, won the NCAA Division III Tournament Championship.

2012: All-NEPSAC and All-ISL Team Selections

In 2012, Duncan Robinson averaged 18.5 points as a senior at The Governor's Academy and was selected to the 2012 All-NEPSAC Class B first team and the 2012 All-Independent School League (ISL) team.

2013: NEPSAC Class A Title and MVP

In 2013, Duncan Robinson led Phillips Exeter Academy to a 28-1 record, winning the NEPSAC Class A title. He earned the Tournament MVP with 24 points and 10 rebounds, also receiving 2013 New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class A All-League first team honors.

December 2014: Broke Michigan Wolverines Practice Record

In December 2014, while redshirting for the Michigan Wolverines, Duncan Robinson broke Nik Stauskas' Michigan Wolverines practice record for three-pointers in a drill with 78 successful shots.

2014: NCAA Division III Tournament Championship Game

In 2014, Williams reached the NCAA Men's Division III basketball tournament championship game, losing to the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Duncan Robinson scored 17 points and was later named NESCAC Rookie of the Year and a Second Team All-NESCAC selection, also becoming Williams' first freshman to be named All-American.

December 2015: Led Big Ten in three-point shooting percentage

From December 2015 until early February 2016, Duncan Robinson led the Big Ten Conference in three-point shooting percentage (.450).

February 2016: Led Big Ten in three-point shooting percentage

From December 2015 until early February 2016, Duncan Robinson led the Big Ten Conference in three-point shooting percentage (.450).

2017: Conference Tournament Champion

In 2017, Duncan Robinson was a member of conference tournament champions

2017: Big Ten Tournament Win and Podcast Launch

In 2017, Duncan Robinson's team won the Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament and reached the sweet sixteen round of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. Late in the season, he began producing "The Dak and Dunc Show" podcast with teammate Andrew Dakich for WCBN-FM Sports.

2018: Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year

Following the 2017–18 Big Ten Conference regular season, Robinson was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year by the coaches in 2018.

December 10, 2019: Career-high 34 points

On December 10, 2019, Duncan Robinson scored an NBA career-high 34 points, making 10 three-pointers, that tied a Heat franchise record for three-pointers made in a game, in a 135–121 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks. In that game teammate Kendrick Nunn added 36 points, establishing an NBA record for points by an undrafted duo (70).

December 13, 2019: "Most improbable player in the NBA"

Following his performance, on December 13, 2019, The Wall Street Journal called Duncan Robinson "the most improbable player in the NBA" and "one of the best shooters on the planet" in an article.

February 12, 2020: Fastest to 200 NBA three-point shots

On February 12, 2020, Duncan Robinson posted his 200th NBA three-point shot in just his 69th career game, the fastest in NBA history, surpassing Donovan Mitchell and Luka Dončić (84 games).

March 6, 2020: New Heat single-season three-pointers record

On March 6, 2020, Duncan Robinson scored 24 points and had five rebounds and four assists in a 110–104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. His eight three pointers raised his single-season total to 233 with 19 games remaining, passing Wayne Ellington's single-season Heat three-pointers record (227), Damon Jones's NBA undrafted player single-season three-pointers record (225), and Kyle Korver's NBA single-season record for most by a first or second year player (226).

December 25, 2020: Tied NBA Christmas Day record

On December 25, 2020, Duncan Robinson made seven three-point shots, which tied Brandon Ingram for the NBA Christmas Day record that was equaled hours later by Kyrie Irving. This record was surpassed the next year by Patty Mills. Six of those were made in the first half, setting an NBA Christmas Day single-half record.

2020: Heat reach the 2020 NBA Finals

In 2020, Duncan Robinson helped the Heat reach the 2020 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, where he again made seven three-point shots in game 5, which broke Gary Neal's NBA Finals record for undrafted players, as Miami staved off elimination. The Heat lost in six games.

May 1, 2021: Fastest to 500 career three-pointers

On May 1, 2021, Duncan Robinson recorded his 500th career three-pointer in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the fastest player to reach the milestone in just 152 games, surpassing the previous record of 187 games set by Dončić.

February 17, 2022: Robinson made his 700th three-point shot

On February 17, 2022 against the Charlotte Hornets, in his 216th game, Robinson made his 700th three-point shot, surpassing Buddy Hield's (269 games) NBA record.

April 17, 2022: Robinson Scores 27 Points and Sets Heat Postseason Record

On April 17, 2022, Duncan Robinson scored 27 points off the bench and set a Heat franchise record with eight three-pointers in a 115–91 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs. Robinson tied J. R. Smith for the second most three pointers by an NBA reserve in the post season. He was highly efficient, shooting 9 for 10 from the field and 8 for 9 from beyond the arc, making his last seven three-point attempts.

December 26, 2022: Robinson Reaches 800 Career Three-Pointers

On December 26, 2022, Duncan Robinson made his 800th three-pointer in his 263rd game, achieving this milestone faster than any other player in NBA history, surpassing Doncic. The game resulted in a 113–110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 16, 2023: Robinson Breaks Record for 900 Career Three-Point Shots

On December 16, 2023, in his 305th NBA game, Duncan Robinson surpassed the record previously shared by Doncic and Hield, reaching 900 career three-point shots in fewer games, during a game against the Chicago Bulls.