“” I always look at this franchise, the Heat, with admiration. »» Simone Fontecchio will now be able to do more than “watch” it. Employed by the Floridans' ability to find and develop talents from nowhere, the Italian arrives today in Miami after being exchanged for Duncan Robinson, as part of a “sign-And-trade”.
“” I think I'm a bit the same kind of player because I was not drafted, I arrived in the league quite late. So I think I can integrate perfectly with the team, perfectly with culture “, Develops the 29 -year -oldarrived in Utah in 2022.
Duncan Robinson either, had not been drafted when he left the university. Which did not prevent him from getting his chance in Miami. After an unusual rookie season, he revealed the qualities of shooter on which he was going to rely during his entire Floridian mandate.
Result: after seven seasons, Duncan Robinson is the most prolific player in the history of the 3-point (1202) Heat in front of Tyler Herro. The newcomer says he has observed a lot in recent years the man for whom he has been exchanged. “” I think our qualities are quite similar “, He judges.
A serious drop in skill last year
“” Of course, he is an exceptional shooter and he did an incredible job all these years in Miami. I always observed him a little, the way he was creating shots, and I always wanted to do the same thing. I think I can try to play a little on hand -to -hand transmissions, out of screens, do a little of all that ».
The Italian is not the most clumsy when it comes to converting behind the arc. During his season between jazz and pistons, he turned 40% 3-point success. With, of course, a lesser volume of shots compared to that of Duncan Robinson. Even if last year, this percentage dropped to 33.5% success.
“” It was a bit of a sawtooth for me. I came back from an injury, a fairly large operation on the left foot that I suffered last summer. So I spent the summer, and even the regular season, trying to find my best shape. I think I have never really been 100% “, Defends the winger, who thinks he has been at ease on two of his last three seasons.
“” I'm working even harder right now during the summer. This is the first summer for a few years when I haven't had any problems, injuries or anything. I can really focus on myself, my health and my qualities. It's something I was looking for, being able to work on it. But it is sure that, already before, I felt that I had my place in this league and that I could do damage He ends.
| Simone Fontecchio | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | Uth | 52 | 15 | 36.9 | 33.0 | 79.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 6.3 |
| 2023-24 * | All Teams | 66 | 25 | 46.0 | 40.1 | 81.8 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 10.5 |
| 2023-24 * | Uth | 50 | 23 | 45.0 | 39.1 | 80.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 8.9 |
| 2023-24 * | Det | 16 | 30 | 47.9 | 42.6 | 84.6 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 15.4 |
| 2024-25 | Det | 75 | 17 | 40.2 | 33.5 | 83.3 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 5.9 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
