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Player Profile : Jerome Robinson

By Thomas Fenn

TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Jerome Robinson #10 of the LA Clippers poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12: Jerome Robinson #10 of the LA Clippers poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Rookie Shoot on August 12, 2018 at the Madison Square Garden Training Center in Tarrytown, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PLAYA VISTA, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: Jerome Robinson #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers talks on his phone during media day at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center on September 24, 2018 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
PLAYA VISTA, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: Jerome Robinson #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers talks on his phone during media day at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center on September 24, 2018 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Expected Role

Offense

Unlike Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, we have yet to see Robinson’s game shine at the NBA level yet. In his sparing preseason appearances Robinson has struggled on the offensive end averaging 5 points per game while shooting a low 25% from the field along with 1.5 assists per game. With the excess of productive guards on the Clippers roster. (Editor’s note: This was written prior to Tuesday’s game against Denver in which Robinson scored 12 points on 40% shooting)

Robinson does however look confident as the primary ball handler in the few instances the Clippers allowed the Boston College guard to initiate the offense. If this continues to be the trend, Robinson could see more opportunities develop to both score and create opportunities for his teammates.

Defense

While Robinson’s offensive game continues to adjust to the NBA level, his defense has drawn praise from head coach Doc Rivers. Rivers mentioned Robinson’s mechanics and drive on the defensive end were impressive especially when his offense left much to be desired during the preseason meeting against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

With guards Patrick Beverley and Avery Bradley helping to mentor the young guard, we can be sure of the guidance Robinson would receive in the future in regards to his defensive capabilities.

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