Duncan Robinson. Image via: Justin Casterline/ Getty Images Miami Heat’s former shooting guard, Duncan Robinson, has officially agreed to make a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio. According to the reports published by ESPN, this Heat’s star player has signed a 3-year, $48 million contract with the Pistons, contributing significantly to his net worth. Since this is a sign-and-trade contract, therefore, Duncan Robinson was traded for the 6-foot-7 forward, Simone Fontecchio. Duncan Robinson had a remarkable and notable career while being a member of the Heat, and he earned well. But it was now time for a change, and hence the trade took place.
Duncan Robinson agreed to a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons
Most sign-and-trades are imbalanced. This is because the Heat were unable to hold someone from the Pistons in the first and the second round picks, and they traded for Simone Fontecchio. The Detroit Pistons were planning to sign the NBA star, Malik Beasley, to the same contract. However, they had to change their decision as he was held alleged in a federal gambling probe. Instead, they had to choose Duncan Robinson on his behalf.
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The 6-foot-7 forward had a remarkable career while he was playing for the Heat. He averaged 11.9 points on 39.7 percent shooting from beyond the arc and 39.0 percent from distance at least four times. The trade has sparked a feeling among fans who flooded social media with hundreds of comments. With fans sharing farewell messages, some were also excited to welcome a new chapter ahead of his life. Duncan Robinson started his career with 2.6 threes per game at a 39.3% clip. His records with the Miami Heat have averaged 11 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.3 rebounds. Throughout his career, Duncan Robinson has been one of the top 3-point shooters in the league. He departed the team after making 1,202 three-pointers, leaving behind an age-old legacy for himself in the history of the NBA.Born on April 22, 1994, Duncan Robinson was drafted by the Miami Heat in the 2018 NBA Draft. After being committed to the team for so many years, it would be hard for him to bid farewell to his ex-teammates who had become like a second family to him. As he prepares himself to move on to the next chapter of his NBA career, he is left with mixed emotions, sadness, as well as excitement. Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers could bring back $52.6 million Los Angeles Lakers megastar to form deadly duo with Darius Garland