NBA 2018-19 Free Agency: Worst Contract By Team - Central Division

#4 Detroit Pistons - Glenn Robinson III

Robinson had a problem recovering from a long-term injury

In a desperate move to make the playoffs, Stan Van Gundy went all-in in January to get Blake Griffin. The move failed and after missing the postseason in three of the last four years, SVG was released from his duties as head coach and president.

The new, partially constructed, front office started working on adding depth to the roster. They didn’t have cap space to maneuver with and had to work mainly with salary exceptions.

They signed Glenn Robinson to a two-year/$8.3M deal using the Mid-Level exception, with a team option in the second year.

Robinson suffered a high ankle sprain less than three weeks before the start of last season, causing him to miss 58 games.

He didn’t play a lot since he returned and had a drop in production as well. Even though four million dollars per year are not too much in modern NBA terms, it is the most Detroit will be able to offer this summer. Giving it to a player whose health is questionable is a possible waste.