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Pelicans Rumors: Top 5 Los Angeles Clippers assets in an Anthony Davis trade

By Nolan Jensen

NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 03: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers shoots against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on December 3, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 03: Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers shoots against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at the Smoothie King Center on December 3, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Jerome Robinson Los Angeles Clippers (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

#5) Jerome Robinson

Jerome Robinson excelled in his three years of college ball over at Boston College. In his final year in 2017/18, he compiled averages of 20.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists on 49 percent from the field and 41 percent from the perimeter.

However, his college success has yet to translate to the NBA game. He’s still only 22-years-old, and writing him off would be foolish as there’s still a chance he develops into a nice player. He only saw 9.7 minutes of action with the Clippers this season, where he averaged 3.4 points on 40 percent from the field.

There’s a reason why I put Robinson on this list and left Gallinari exempt (mainly Danilo’s age and contract, though expiring). Spite me in the comments if you feel it’s necessary, but hear me out. I fully understand his rookie campaign was, well, underwhelming. The former 13th overall pick struggled to find consistency and a role within the Clippers rotation.

But at worst, he’s a very solid second unit piece. Robinson moves well without the basketball, his shot looks great, he’s very shifty and can use misdirections well to create his own looks. He’s not the most intimidating defensive presence, but there’s still the opportunity that Robinson’s offensive dynamic can compensate for his inadequacies on that end of the floor.

The Pelicans need shooters in a bad way. The team was abysmal last year from three, finishing 22nd in the NBA in three-point field goals made. He could bolster their perimeter shooting. A bad rookie year with a limited role does not define your entire career, there’s still a chance he turns things around.