Tim_Hardawayy wrote:I understand some of the hate for Duncan on this board, but I think some of it is irrational and ignores what he brings, which is a level of shooting that is not very replicable when you consider some of the degree of difficulty shots he makes. The downsides are he's a negative defensively (but tries and can be hidden to a degree), his game outside shooting is mediocre (but still better than in the past when he couldn't drive/handle at all, he can at least do a tiny bit now) and he's paid too much for what he does.
For the right money, I'd be fine with bringing him back. At the same time, if this becomes a youth movement then he ought to go, because the main source of his value is only relevant on a good team that needs shooting.
Team definitely doesn't need him at the moment. But he is totally the kind of guy that can get hot for a game or two in the playoffs and win them for you all by his streak shooting, and if you aren't dependent on him, having that kind of surprise weapon is a nice asset. James Jones did it for us a couple times in the big 3 era, unfortunately it was mostly in 2011 so its kind of forgotten because we didn't win the chip that year. Also Jason Kapono probably could have if the team was still good in 06-07, he was en fuego that year. And I actually think Duncan is a (slightly) better all around player than Jones or Kapono.
Good shooters are everywhere and on the cheap. I'd rather sign Kennard, trade for Grayson Allen, take Seth Curry on a minimum deal (Damon Jones 2.0), sign Gary Trent Jr, take a gamble on Malik Beasley...whatever.
Robinson has improved his game, but he is still a target for opposing teams and they attack him incessantly. And Robinson's "impact" on offense isn't what it used to be.