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Just because both Duncan Robinson and Moe Wagner wore the maize and blue together and once lived together in Ann Arbor doesn’t mean everything is going to be pleasant on the court between the two of them.
The former Michigan roommates faced off against one another on Sunday night, with the Miami Heat besting the Washington Wizards, 100-89. But down the stretch, things got a little testy between the two former Wolverines, according to NBC Sports Washington.
Duncan Robinson was called for an offensive foul, causing his old Michigan teammate Moe Wagner to come over and let him know about it. Robinson responded with a shove and the two were each assessed a technical foul.
“That’s my best friend, man,” Robinson said. “If anyone knows how to get under my skin it’s him. Credit to him, he did just that.”
Wagner’s made a reputation for himself over his first two seasons in the NBA as an instigator. He’s always active on both ends and isn’t afraid to sell a bit of contact to get his team an extra possession.
Robinson knows this after playing three seasons and living with Wagner at Michigan from 2015-18, but he just couldn’t help himself. There obviously weren’t any hard feelings between the two, but Robinson made it clear he wasn’t paying the fine.
“My first technical of my career, I’m going to invoice him for this $2,500 for sure if I don’t get it back from the league,” he said. “But that’s just two brothers messing around.”
Duncan Robinson got a technical for shoving Moe Wagner last night lol pic.twitter.com/VFPc4Y8Feg
— Joe (@blueandjoe) March 9, 2020
Regardless, while the blood boiled a bit during the game, naturally, the two former teammates and roommates will continue to be good friends.