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LA Clippers moving Jerome Robinson & co. to G-League is a good call

ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 06: Jerome Robinson #10 of the LA Clippers dribbles upcourt as Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the first half of a NBA preseason game at Honda Center on October 6, 2018 in Anaheim, California. 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. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 06: Jerome Robinson #10 of the LA Clippers dribbles upcourt as Ivica Zubac #40 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the first half of a NBA preseason game at Honda Center on October 6, 2018 in Anaheim, California. 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. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The LA Clippers are moving guards Jerome Robinson, Tyrone Wallace and Sindarius Thornwell back and forth from their G-League affiliate. It’s in their best interest.

According to Andrew Greif of the LA Times, the LA Clippers assigned Jerome Robinson, Sindarius Thornwell and Tyrone Wallace to their G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers. Both Robinson and Thornwell were pulled back shortly after.

This move was a result of the LA Clippers’ overstock of guards. The three are receiving (by far) the least amount of minutes among other guards on the roster. Here are the other guards currently on the roster in order of most to fewest minutes played per game: Avery Bradley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, and Milos Teodosic. After those players comes the trio of Robinson, Thornwell and Wallace.

Robinson played one game with the Agua Caliente Clippers, scoring 28 points on 9/21 shooting in 40 minutes. Robinson was then pulled back to the Clippers’ NBA team and played the very next night; He scored 6 points in just under 7 minutes in the Clippers victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thornwell did not play in the game.

The LA Clippers currently hold a 6-4 record in the West. While the Agua Caliente Clippers may not be important to you, other notable players on the G League team’s roster include former #1 NBA draft pick Anthony Bennet.

These minutes could be huge for Robinson’s growth. The victory over the Wolves gave him his most meaningful NBA minutes and if Avery Bradley misses more time, he could become a temporary part of the rotation. Once Bradley comes back though, the team may be best served moving Robinson back and forth between the active roster and the G-League. The young guard can get more exposure and playing time while still staying with the Clippers on game nights.

Clippers fans can expect more alternating between playing with our G League team and our NBA team throughout the rest of the season.

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