What happened to Duncan Robinson’s brother? How Pistons guard has honored sibling's legacy after 2025 death | Sporting News
Robinson’s brother, Eli, died by suicide in April 2025. He was 31 years old.
www.sportingnews.comHere are the latest notable developments I can share based on recent reports:
- Duncan Robinson’s brother Eli Robinson died by suicide in April 2025 at age 31, after struggles with mental health including schizophrenia and substance use. This has been a central part of how Duncan has spoken publicly about mental health and the need for better healthcare support.[1][3][8]
- Since Eli’s passing, Duncan has publicly reflected on his brother’s influence and has supported efforts to turn personal tragedy into advocacy, including conversations around mental-health resources and family-centered approaches to care. Coverage has highlighted his and his family’s commitment to raising awareness and potentially supporting related foundations or initiatives.[9][1]
- In the 2025–26 season, Duncan joined the Detroit Pistons, and multiple outlets have connected his on-court career with the broader storytelling about Eli’s life and legacy, including NBA Today features and interviews that discuss the impact on his life and philanthropy work.[5][1][9]
Illustration of the situation:
- Event chain: Eli’s mental-health struggles → Eli’s death in 2025 → Duncan’s public discussions and advocacy → Foundation and awareness efforts announced by the family (as reported by NBC News and ESPN-related outlets).[8][1][9]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline with dates and citations, or summarize Duncan’s public statements and any announced charitable initiatives in a quick bullet list.