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NBA: Best Potential Fits for Nate Robinson

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 30, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (5) during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Pepsi Center. The Lakers won 111-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Nate Robinson (5) during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Pepsi Center. The Lakers won 111-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) reacts to a foul call against the Cavaliers during action against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) reacts to a foul call against the Cavaliers during action against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have a No. 2 point guard on the roster. Nate Robinson isn’t a traditional point guard, but he’s improved as a facilitator and is a proven postseason performer.

For a low cost with manageable maneuvering, the Cavaliers could solidify what’s one of the worst second units in the league.

According to HoopsStats.com, the Cavs are No. 29 in bench scoring per game. Adding J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert should help Cleveland place their players in the proper roles, but it’s not a certain fix.

Without a player to consistently fill the backup point guard role, the Cavaliers have a significant void along the bench.

If Robinson proved anything during his Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors tenures it’s that he’s willing to adapt. He’s become a well-rounded offensive player and is known for big games in big situations.

Cleveland’s depth has let it down. A low-cost gamble on Robinson could go a long way towards fixing the issue.