The Philadelphia 76ers are receiving new life as they get set to head down to Orlando on July 9 to begin a new season for them to chase their championship. So this new series we are starting at Sixers Wire is to hand out a few goals for each player in the playoffs.
After starting with Alec Burks, we are focusing this edition on the other guy the Sixers acquired from the Golden State Warriors, Glenn Robinson III. Philadelphia will need Robinson III to get his game going once the playoffs begin for the Sixers to have the success they’re looking for so his three goals are:
Provide shooting
Robinson III was acquired to provide shooting and offense off the bench. This was due to the fact that he shot 40% from deep and averaging a career-high 12.9 points with the Warriors–albeit on a team where he was one of the offensive focuses. With the Sixers, those numbers have dropped to 28.6% shooting from deep and 7.4 points in 12 games before the suspension. The scoring output isn’t as important as the poor shooting. The Sixers need that shooting to be successful in these playoffs and he gets another opportunity to show he belongs.
Provide perimeter defense
Other than his obvious offensive output in Golden State, the Sixers liked Robinson III as a defender. Philadelphia is already a very good defensive team, but they could always use another guy out on the perimeter defensively. Especially when they have to face some of the East’s best scorers such as Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, and others. He could make a name for himself in those areas.
Show out for free agency
Much like Burks, Robinson III is scheduled to become a free agent in the fall. These playoffs will give him a chance to show off his game on a national level. His numbers won’t approach those of his time with the Warriors, but his ability to be able to provide a 3-and-D presence for a possible championship run will be very attractive to other teams on the open market. The opportunity for him is on the table and now he will have to grab it by the horns.