How to Guard Duncan Robinson
Duncan does most of his damage from three-point (76.8% of his attempts) and is a genuine outside threat. The plan below is built from where he actually shoots this season.
Where Duncan scores
Share of his 2025-26 field-goal attempts by zone, with how efficiently he finishes each. This is the map the game plan is built on.
The scouting report: how to defend Duncan
Chase over screens
Duncan is a real volume threat from deep (41.1% on 542 attempts, 76.8% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
Where the ball goes when you help off Duncan
His most frequent assist targets this season. When he collapses the defense, these are the outlets to rotate to first.
Quiet edges on Duncan
- Scores 3.3 PPG more at home — more aggressive at home
- Clutch FG% is -9.2% vs season average — efficiency drops under pressure
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Frequently asked questions
How do you guard Duncan Robinson?
Chase over screens: Duncan is a real volume threat from deep (41.1% on 542 attempts, 76.8% of his shots). Go over ball screens, top-lock him off the ball, and never help off him on the perimeter.
What is Duncan Robinson's biggest weakness on offense?
Relative to the rest of his shot diet, Duncan is least efficient on his mid-range attempts (36.8% on 19 shots this season). Steering him toward that shot, rather than the ones he makes at a high rate, is the statistical edge.
Is Duncan Robinson a good three-point shooter?
Duncan has taken 542 three-pointers this season and made 223 of them (41.1%). That share of his offense (76.8% of his attempts) is what decides whether you chase him over screens or sag under them.
How many points per game does Duncan Robinson average?
Duncan is averaging 12.2 points per game this season, along with 2.1 assists and 2.7 rebounds. Scoring volume is why he draws the defensive game plan on this page.
How to guard other players
Shot-profile and box-score figures reflect Duncan Robinson's 2025-26 season. Defensive recommendations are generated from that shot distribution and are teaching guidance, not a guarantee of outcome.