Oklahoma City Thunder: Players Who Will Shine Without Kevin Durant

5. Andre Roberson

Position: Guard/Forward
Age: 24 (12/4/1991)
2015-16 Slash Line: .496/.311/.611
2015-16 Season Averages: 22.2 MPG, 4.8 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 1.1 ORPG, 0.8 SPG, 0.6 BPG

With the acquisition of Victor Oladipo and the loss of Kevin Durant, Andre Roberson projects to be the Oklahoma City Thunder’s starting small forward in 2016-17. Between his defensive tenacity and his prowess on the boards, Roberson should excel in filling that role.

If Roberson comes back as a better 3-point shooter than he’s been in previous seasons, he should have an outstanding season.

Roberson is already one of the better defensive wings in the Association. He’s 6’7″ with a 6’11” wingspan, is quick laterally and explosive vertically, and is willing to get physical with players at all positions.

On the offensive end of the floor, Roberson’s ability to crash the offensive glass and work the baseline made him a valuable asset in the 2016 NBA Playoffs.

In order for Roberson to become a truly valuable asset in 2016-17, he’ll need to find more ways to generate offense. He shot a career-best 31.1 percent from beyond the arc in 2015-16, but that’s a below-average mark—and he only made 32 3-point field goals.

If Roberson continues his development as a 3-point shooter—15.4 percent in 2013-14, 24.7 percent in 2014-15, and 31.1 percent in 2015-16—then he can break out in 2016-17.

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