Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 Questions Going Into The Season

Oklahoma City Thunder: Five Questions Going Into The Season

By Joshua Lea | Oct 5, 2016

May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12, left) controls the basketball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12, right) during the third quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 30, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan (right) instructs guard Andre Roberson (21, left) during the second quarter in game seven of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Thunder 96-88. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Can Andre Roberson score more points this season?

Andre Roberson had a coming out party during the playoffs last season. In Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, he scored a career-high17 points against the Golden State Warriors. At first, we thought Roberson had turned a page in his offensive game.

On Monday, however, Roberson had just six points in 21 minutes of game time.

We all know that Roberson is considered a defensive anchor for this team. Plus, he’s not really needed to score with Westbrook, Oladipo, and Kanter on the floor. However, he should be averaging at least 21 points a game.

Roberson is a hidden key for the Thunder this season. He has to do it on both ends of the floor. Especially if he is going to be the option at the three position and it looks as if he is. Roberson is very good at spacing the floor and running to the basketball off the back-door cut.

However, his three-point shooting has to improve.

This is a big year for Roberson, he has to capitalize on the opportunity he has. While he is considered an elite defender, he must be a reliable offensive player as well.

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