This is the continuation of a new series by Sixers Wire to pass the time for everybody for the All-Star break. We’re going to take a look back at the 3 goals series from the offseason and see how each player has done in achieving those goals as well as give them a rating on how their season has gone. The rating will be based on a scale of 10 with 10 being how their season has gone based on the goals.
Sunday’s midday edition is Glenn Robinson III who was picked up at the deadline from the Golden State Warriors. Now, obviously, he was not here when the 3 goals series was being put out so, in this edition, we’re going to give him 3 goals for the rest of the season for the Sixers to succeed.
With that said let’s give out his goals for the final sprint to the playoffs:
Provide shooting
The big reason why Robinson III was brought in is because of his shooting ability. He shot 40% from deep with the Warriors and he was averaging a career-high 12.9 points. He won’t average that many points in Philadelphia due to a lesser role offensively and because he will be coming off the bench, but if he can continue to shoot that well from deep, then he’s going to make a big impact on this team.
He played in two games before the All-Star break and he has missed both of his 3-point attempts, but a full break to really understand his spots on the floor should do him some good. His shooting ability will do wonders for an offense that has looked clunky at times.
Give a defensive effort
Another reason why he was brought in is that he’s a legitimate two-way player. With Golden State, not only was he supposed to give the team scoring, but he was also expected to stop the opposing team’s best scorer as well. He was matched up with guys like Devin Booker, Damian Lillard, and other top guys like that on a nightly basis. He will help the Sixers in that area as well as he gets comfortable and knows his role.
Play to the crowd
Robinson III has been in Philadelphia before, as a rookie, so he understands the crowd and knows that they appreciate guys who play hard on a nightly basis. He had a few plays in their win over the Chicago Bulls on February 9 where he hustled his way to a few baskets and that ignited the crowd a bit.
He also is a great athlete as evidenced by his slam dunk contest title in 2017. If he can get out and have some space to do what he does best, then that will excite the crowd and give the team a spark. The Philadelphia fan base is tough to please, but Robinson III has what it takes to get them involved and get them going. [lawrence-related id=25916,25910,25863]