Pistons' Duncan Robinson Signs Three-Year $48M Deal, Embraces Anxiety Fueling NBA Career

Duncan Robinson, newly signed by the Detroit Pistons after seven years with the Miami Heat, is embracing a new chapter in his NBA career while bringing valuable playoff experience and sharpshooting to a young Pistons roster eager to improve. Despite his success, including a recent three-year, $48 million contract, Robinson continues to grapple with anxiety and self-doubt rooted in his early basketball struggles, which he believes fuels his motivation and prevents complacency. He acknowledges the challenge of public perception but remains focused on defining himself by his daily effort rather than labels like 'underdog' or 'overpaid.' Robinson praises the Pistons' physical, tough, and team-oriented playing style, seeing it as an ideal environment to thrive. He views his anxiety as a 'healthy friction' that drives him, maintaining a mindset that he has not yet reached his peak, which he calls the 'razor's edge.' The Pistons hope Robinson's veteran presence and shooting ability will help elevate their competitiveness in the Eastern Conference.