Max Strus compares Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson to Stephen Curry

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Max Strus compares Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson to Stephen Curry
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Former Miami Heat teammate Max Strus praised Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson for his shooting ability, comparing him to Stephen Curry. Strus, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, credited Robinson with mentoring him during their shared tenure in Miami after both entered the NBA as undrafted players. Robinson transitioned from an undrafted prospect out of Michigan into a key contributor for the Heat during their 2020 and 2023 NBA Finals appearances. After earning an $89.9 million contract, the 30-year-old shooter joined the Detroit Pistons. He recently played a role in the team's regular season success and playoff campaign. Strus highlighted Robinson’s shooting mechanics as a primary reason for the high comparison during a recent podcast appearance.

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  • Max Strus compared Duncan Robinson to Stephen Curry regarding shooting ability.
  • Both Robinson and Strus entered the NBA as undrafted players.
  • Robinson contributed to Miami Heat NBA Finals runs in 2020 and 2023.
  • Robinson currently plays for the Detroit Pistons.
  • Strus stated that Robinson mentored him during their time as teammates.
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Stephen Curry is incomparable. He is regarded as 1-of-1. However, Duncan Robinson might just come close, at least on one specific area. Robinson is nowhere near the Golden State Warriors star’s legacy. He is a 2018 undrafted player out of Michigan Wolverines where he spent three seasons. Getting undrafted did not stop him from reaching [...]

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