Erik Horne on Andre Roberson’s value emerging in his absence: “When the Thunder lost Roberson in January, it lost more than its defensive rock. The Thunder lost the one guy capable of covering the team’s shortcomings on defense, and doing the work capable of few wing defenders in the NBA. Strangely enough, the Thunder lost its offensive rhythm and confidence as well. “I know a lot of people across the world, even you guys doubted Andre many, many times about his shooting and all that stuff,” Thunder guard Russell Westbrook said. “But to me, man, the type of guy he is, the things he brings to the game is a huge, huge impact on our team and what he brings to the table.
Wednesday Bolts: 5.16.18
