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Oklahoma City Thunder: 5 Reason The Thunder should ditch Roberson

By Bo Cardona

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) holds his bloody nose while sitting on the bench agains the Houston Rockets in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 105 to 99 .Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) holds his bloody nose while sitting on the bench agains the Houston Rockets in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 105 to 99 .Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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OKC Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) holds his bloody nose while sitting on the bench against the Houston Rockets in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 105 to 99. Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports)
OKC Thunder forward Andre Roberson (21) holds his bloody nose while sitting on the bench against the Houston Rockets in the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Houston Rockets won 105 to 99. Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports) /

Andre Roberson is a premier defender in the NBA. He had an electrifying season, keeping the leagues best players at bay when playing the OKC Thunder. But is his defensive play enough to land another contract with Oklahoma City?

Andre Roberson had a great season. Not only was he defending the opposite teams best player every night, he also showed signs of having offensive potential as well (552 points this season compared to 337 points last season).

There are some issues with bringing the defensive anchor back to the Thunder though. With Oklahoma City sitting at $106,209,065 in guaranteed contracts, there is not a lot of space to give Roberson the money he will be looking for this free agency.

There are some great things Roberson has done for the Thunder organization, but does that make his re-signing a must?

Absolutely not. Here are the 5 reasons why saying goodbye to Andre Roberson is a must.

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