The Clippers have signed first-rounder Jerome Robinson to his rookie contract, according to the NBA’s official transactions log. The team inked fellow lottery pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to his first NBA deal earlier this week.
Robinson, a 6’6″ guard out of Boston College, improved his stock in the weeks leading up to the draft and was ultimately the 13th prospect off the board in June. In his junior year in 2017/18, Robinson averaged a career-high 20.7 PPG with an impressive .485/.409/.830 shooting line. He also chipped in 3.6 RPG and 3.3 APG.
Although Robinson can play on or off the ball and can probably handle either guard position, it’s not clear how he’ll fit into the Clippers’ rotation in his rookie season. The team’s backcourt is crowded, with Robinson and Gilgeous-Alexander joining a group that currently features Avery Bradley, Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Milos Teodosic, and Jawun Evans.
Robinson’s rookie contract will pay him a first-year salary of about $3MM, as our chart shows.
*crickets……
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There’s also Thornwell and CJWilliams at 2G, who maybe could play the 3 at 6-5, but do not rebound well. Basically 9 players for 2 positions. I assume the _________ trade clears the deck a bit there.
You mean Kawhi? That is the destination that really makes sense for him.
I was going to say that, but IDK if Kawhi or not. But they need to adjust their pieces somehow.