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NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Washington Wizards

By Jerry Christodoulatos

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: John Wall
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 10: Glenn Robinson III #40 of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 10: Glenn Robinson III #40 of the Indiana Pacers is seen during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. /

5. Glenn Robinson III

Glenn Robinson III missed much of the 2017-18 NBA season because of ligament damage in his left ankle. He returned in February and the Pacers cautiously eased him back into action. Robinson appeared in only 23 games last season, playing less than 15 minutes per game; he barely saw the floor in Indiana’s seven game slough against Cleveland. The former Michigan standout would be a nice theoretical fit on this Washington squad. He’s fairly limited on offense and he’s not a defensive stopper, but Robinson has some 3-and-D potential.

Robinson doesn’t have much of an off the bounce game, so he’s reliant on other players to create for him. The most promising, yet also the most questionable facet of his game on offense is his 3-point shot. GRIII has drained an above average percentage from 3-point range over the past three seasons, shooting especially well from the corners. But he’s attempted only 215 shots from deep in his career.  That’s far too small a sample to assess whether he’s a legitimate floor spacer or not. Playing alongside a point guard like John Wall would help reveal how effective he actually is as a shooter. Wall is consistently at the top of the league in creating open 3-point looks for teammates.

Most of Robinson’s value comes on the defensive end of the floor. He has a 6’10 wingspan, which is the kind of physical attribute that’s essential for a wing defender that can guard multiple positions. GRIII isn’t a lockdown guy, but he’s competent on his worst nights and pesky on his best. Adding a player with some pedigree could really help a Washington defense that was generally average, but often flammable.

Robinson is not going to command a high price after coming off an injury-impacted season. If he’s available for a few million per season Robinson is worth taking a flyer on. With Porter, Beal and Oubre soaking up most of Washington’s wing minutes, Robinson would be a great depth piece. He’s could also contribute more if one of the Wizards’ more important rotation pieces suffers an injury.

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