Orlando, Fla. — Soon after Glenn Robinson III signed with the Pistons as a free agent, the speculation began as to whether he’d contend for the starting role that Stanley Johnson seemed to have cemented.
A sluggish start and some poor shooting have hastened the change, with Robinson getting his first start on Monday against the Heat. He responded with 16 points and gave the starting group a new look with his athleticism and knack for attacking the basket.
Robinson said it wasn’t a big adjustment to go from playing with the second group to getting more minutes with Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin, who get the majority of the touches when they’re in the game.