Boston Celtics: The best- and worst- case scenarios for Carsen Edwards’ career

Best-Case Scenario: Nate Robinson

Before the season started, we actually wrote a piece comparing Carsen Edwards to Nate Robinson. Now, five months later, we still believe this to be a good call.

Though by no means a Hall of Fame talent, Robinson is one of the most entertaining talents the NBA had to offer in the early 2000’s. Listed at just 5-9, Robinson seemingly beat all-odds and carved out a long career for himself in the NBA.

Through 10 seasons, the combo guard boasted averages of 11 points, three assists and .9 steals per game on 42% shooting from the field and 36% shooting from deep. He was an offensive-minded player (similar to Edwards) who could buy a bucket from practically anywhere on the court — and, yes, as we all know, even at the rim.

"“Outside of the fact that Edwards has about 3-inches on Robinson (5-9), the two players are very similar in their play style… Both have proven to be capable of creating space with their crafty handles and, despite their smaller statures, have shown an affinity to drive the lane.” “While both guards enjoy charging the basket as well as thriving in the midrange game, they also have shown their ability to step out beyond the arc and knock down 3-pointers at quite a consistent rate — 37% for Edwards and 36% for Robinson).”"

Throughout his decade-long career, Robinson proved capable of filling in as a team’s starter as well and an offensive spark plug off the pine. Boston Celtics fans got to know the guard’s game for a bit during the team’s 2010 playoff-run that provided the franchise with their last Finals appearance.

The athletic Nate Robinson etched out a long and impressive NBA career for himself, filled with eye-popping dunks, a plethora of offensive highlights and consistent playing time.

An all-time great? No.

But a career like Robinson’s is certainly nothing to scoff at.