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Duke Basketball Product Makes Move to Lakers Bench

Los Angeles has welcomed former five-year Duke basketball player and two-year Blue Devil staff member Justin Robinson.
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Justin Robinson, son of NBA great and former No. 1 overall draft pick David Robinson, joined Jon Scheyer's staff as the Duke basketball director of player development in November 2023, three and a half years after the conclusion of his fifth year as a Blue Devil forward.

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As of this week, though, the 28-year-old Robinson is on the staff of another former Duke guard in second-year Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick. The Blue Devils' social media team congratulated its alum, who began his playing career under Mike Krzyzewski's command as a walk-on in 2015-16, via the following post:

As a Duke basketball captain in 2019-20, Robinson saved his best collegiate performance for what wound up being his last game in a Blue Devil uniform. In that Senior Night outing, the San Antonio, Texas, native tallied 13 points, six rebounds, three assists, and four blocks to help power a feel-good 89-76 home win over archrival UNC.

Before returning to Durham as a member of Jon Scheyer's staff, Justin Robinson played overseas for Montenegro's Mornar Bar in the ABA League.

In JJ Redick's first season as a coach at any level outside youth league action, he guided the Los Angeles Lakers to a 50-32 regular season record. They fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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