Can Nate Robinson emerge as the backup at point guard?
Robinson admitted last week that he might have overthought his position at times after being acquired by the Celtics at the trade deadline. Rivers wanted Robinson to be the backup ball handler, but didn’t want that designation to take away from Robinson’s ability to score. But that’s what happened. Robinson looked tentative at times during the regular season, especially as he first digested the playbook. He got caught thinking pass-first too often and seemed to settle for perimeter looks instead of getting to (and converting at) the rim like he had in New York. That should change this season. “Coming in, knowing the plays, getting in good with the different guys on the team and just playing,” Robinson said when asked about what starting the season in Boston will afford him. “I love the game of basketball. That’s why I’m at training camp early; it’ll help me out with what Doc wants me to do, where to play, and help me get in a lot better with the guys. I’m not trying to do too much, jus
