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 playing for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. He began his college career at Williams College (NCAA Division III), leading them to the championship game in 2014. He then transferred to the University of Michigan (NCAA Division I), where he played on the team that reached the 2018 NCAA championship game. Robinson is known for his shooting skills and has become a prominent player in the NBA.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2012: All-NEPSAC and All-ISL Selection

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

2013: NEPSAC Class A Title and MVP

In 2013, Duncan Robinson led Exeter to a 28-1 record, winning the NEPSAC Class A title and earning the Tournament MVP award with 24 points and 10 rebounds. He also received 2013 NEPSAC Class A All-League first team honors.

December 2014: Practice Record for Three-Pointers

In December 2014, Duncan Robinson broke Nik Stauskas' Michigan Wolverines practice record for three-pointers in a drill by posting 78, while redshirting for the 2014-15 season.

2014: Williams College Championship & Transfer to Michigan

In 2014, Duncan Robinson led Williams College to the NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament championship game. Following this, he transferred to the NCAA Division I Michigan Wolverines.

2014: NCAA Division III Championship Game

In 2014, Williams reached the NCAA Men's Division III basketball tournament championship game, but lost to University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Duncan Robinson scored 17 points in the final. He also set school records for single-season minutes played and freshman-season points scored and was named NESCAC Rookie of the Year and a Second Team All-NESCAC selection.

December 2015: Big Ten Leader in Three-Point Shooting

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

February 2016: Big Ten Leader in Three-Point Shooting

In February 2016, Duncan Robinson was the leading the Big Ten Conference in three-point shooting percentage.

2017: Conference Tournament Champion

In 2017, Duncan Robinson was a member of the conference tournament champions at Michigan.

2018: Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year

Following the 2017–18 Big Ten Conference regular season, Duncan Robinson was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year by the coaches in 2018. He also helped Michigan win the Big Ten tournament championship and reached the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game, setting a Michigan single-season games played record (41).

2018: Conference Tournament Champion & Sixth Man of the Year

In 2018, Duncan Robinson was a member of conference tournament champions. Robinson was also named the Big Ten Conference Sixth Man of the Year.

December 10, 2019: NBA Career-High 34 Points

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

February 12, 2020: 200th NBA three-point shot

On February 12, 2020, against Utah, Duncan Robinson posted his 200th NBA three-point shot in just his 69th career game, the fastest in NBA history.

March 6, 2020: 24 points against the New Orleans Pelicans

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.

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.

May 1, 2021: 500th career three-pointer

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

February 17, 2022: 700th three-point shot

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

April 17, 2022: Robinson scores 27 points and sets Heat franchise record in Game 1

On April 17, 2022, Duncan Robinson scored 27 points off the bench and set a Heat franchise record for most three-pointers made in a postseason game with eight. He also tied J.R. Smith for the second-most three-pointers by an NBA reserve in the postseason.

December 26, 2022: Robinson Makes 800th Three-Pointer

On December 26, 2022, Duncan Robinson made his 800th career three-pointer in his 263rd game, becoming the fastest player in NBA history to reach this milestone in a 113–110 win 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 broke the record previously shared by Doncic and Hield, reaching 900 career three-point shots in fewer games played, during a game against the Chicago Bulls.