Detroit Pistons: Complete 2018 offseason grades

Signing Glenn Robinson III

Adding depth at the wing position was a focal point of the offseason in Detroit. The Pistons used part of their mid-level exception to sign 6’7″ small forward Glenn Robinson III to a one-year, $4.1 million contract.

After a successful college career at the University of Michigan, Robinson has failed to impress through his first four years in the NBA. His only season playing more than 20 minutes per game was 2016-17 with the Indiana Pacers, where he averaged 6.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.

Perhaps the most concerning part about Robinson’s game is his lack of ability to shoot the 3-ball. Though he is averaging a respectable 38 percent, that statistic is misleading. The sample size is low, as he has only attempted 215 3-pointers throughout his career. Reggie Bullock attempted more 3-pointers last season than Robinson has attempted in his entire career.

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To gather a better perspective of his lack of ability from beyond the arc, let’s look at his college statistics. He played 76 games in his two years at Michigan, averaging 33 minutes per game, and making only 31 percent of his 3-point attempts.

Though he isn’t a complete liability defensively, he isn’t exactly a lockdown defender either. He struggles against quick opponents, and will be at a size disadvantage against larger wings in the league.

On the positive side, Robinson is athletic and a respectable rebounder on the offensive end. He is comfortable inside the paint, and his offensive rebounding allows him to be an effective playmaker at the rim.

Signing him was a necessity, as Stanley Johnson was the only other small forward on the roster. He should receive 15-20 minutes per game, and will hopefully be able to revitalize his career.

Grade: C