How will the Miami Heat replace Duncan Robinson’s impact as a floor spacer offensively? (Mandatory Credit: HHH)
The Miami Heat lost Duncan Robinson to the Detroit Pistons in a sign-and-trade Tuesday.
Robinson, 31, was a quintessential pro and the poster child for the Heat’s developmental system, growing into the greatest shooter in franchise history. After all, he does have the most 3-point makes in both the regular season and playoffs, in addition to the most made 3s in a single playoff game, in Heat history.
While his back has flared up in each of the last two seasons, what he provided as a floor spacer, movement shooter, secondary/tertiary downhill creator and advantage exploiter won’t be forgotten. Arguably no player was more integral to Bam Adebayo’s success offensively than Robinson.
Now, the Heat must find a way to replace him, even at the cost of going younger. Simone Fontecchio is a better shooter than his 36.3 3-point percentage indicates, but there needs to be another outside source. Miami’s young core of Kasparas Jakucionis, Kel’el Ware, Nikola Jovic, Jaime Jaquez, Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson will need space to operate, and Robinson’s presence was a huge part of their success offensively regardless of the other four players surrounding him.
How are they going to do that? Let’s talk about it!
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