Andre Roberson - Lockdown Part 1

Andre Roberson, 2013’s Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, is a nightmare of a defender. It’s not very often that one can say they locked DOWN a two-time defensive player of the year, but Dre could argue that he did that to Kawhi Leonard in the 2015-16 playoffs. The following series, he was tasked with matching up against one of the two Splash Brothers, and he never flinched in the face of that challenge. He took it to them, along with a locked in and inspired Kevin Durant on defense, they pushed the reigning champion, and 73 win Warriors to the brink. He’s continued that level of defensive intensity this season, and if he continues at this pace, he should garner all-defensive team honors.
There’s not a whole lot that needs to be said about Dre’s defense. He’s basically hawking the ball regardless of who has it, getting through screens like he’s your shadow, and just hounding the living hell out of the opponents. He’s long, smart, and just unforgiving in his pursuit of his mark. Russell Westbrook’s historic numbers may be the reason why Oklahoma City has remained dangerous despite the exodus of a 4x scoring champion and former MVP, but Roberson and his dynamic defending might be the force that keeps the Thunder crackling.
The front end is more of the flashy stuff, blocks and ripping people, but if you can manage to stick around, the back end is all about how he forces good offensive players into either bad shots, turnovers, or to pick up the ball after deny most or all of their options. I even included a few clips where he'll chase guys around screens and deny the first look, essentially blowing up the set.
*Description from May 2017
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[@samoso6979]

And ppl call this man a bum. The game isn’t just about taking 3’s and making lay ups and dunks. Gotta Appreciate what he does. Although I wish he would develop more of an offensive game.

[@shanethompson6839]

MaSTer-OF-worDS how much of a disgrace can you be to the NBA fanbase you just think he is a bum because he cant shoot and dont care about his defense.

[@shanethompson6839]

@MaSTer-OF-worDS how can his defense be overrated if he had a top 5 defensive rating smh.

[@shanethompson6839]

MaSTer-OF-worDS I bet if he scores 15 points and plays absolutely no defense you would not call him a bum

[@shanethompson6839]

@MaSTer-OF-worDS how is it overrated if he had a 96.6 defensive rating, just because of one play you saw where he got "cooked" does not mean he’s overrated

[@shanethompson6839]

@MaSTer-OF-worDS its hard arguing with a casual fan who only cares about offense, im out

[@emekaamerican863]

Roberson is the perfect example of if you play hard defense and hustle you can make a basketball team lol

[@glizzyking8582]

Yep

[@lefterislymperis2242]

You damn right I made the varsity only of my defense and athleticism

[@GJTrae]

Jaden_JC TV exactly hard defense doesn’t equal good defense 😂

[@jrthegoatsmith712]

Trae 5 Exactly, it’s not just working hard. Roberson has great timing, great lateral quickness, great balance, and an elite 7-foot wingspan.

[@Rocky-vj5uv]

@@GJTrae hard implies good no need to pick apart the context like sum lame ass no life

[@Sebas-ll3hz]

Here after he signed w the Nets. Now we talkin bout that big 4 lmao

[@creamsilver2513]

Yup so happy for the guy * 🤗

[@amaciolocasamingo5831]

2541

[@ZaZa-os7hf]

we need a center he a bum

[@boondocksso8898]

Lmaoo r u serious

[@kenjiroolee7679]

He's not the same after injury

[@jaithen29]

Watching him chase steph and klay around screens at 3:00 is beautiful, bouta as perfect a defense as ur gonna get👌🏽hopefully he comes back feeling healthy

[@josmo6403]

To bad the NBA implemented the new grab rule.

[@handledeeznutterbutters]

@@Diaperbag24 still considered hand checking

[@charlesmadden4673]

Rachel Demita's favorite player

[@likemikegenerationx2]

Not anymore, they broke up

[@ME-ul1hw]

yeah because he is known for his great D.

[@likemikegenerationx2]

@Kid Ink_- Idk exactly when but look on her profile two months ago and she deleted all the pics of her and Andre

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

@@likemikegenerationx2 She just posted a message on Instagram about him, they're still together.

[@likemikegenerationx2]

@@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall Must've got back together

[@hughausten7636]

I genuinely believe had he not get hurt he would have been able to shutdown or at least slow down Mitchell in the playoffs

[@sekitoko2940]

Yeah he’s locked up the likes of people like curry,harden,klay,lebron and many more stars who says he couldn’t lock down a rookie 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ okc In 5

[@hawks19_65]

i know this is 2023 but he failed to defend steph in 2016 playoffs when he was up 3-1 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ dude is overrated defense

[@huhm413]

@@hawks19_65base off 7 games , you determine his career

[@timkruse9912]

His battle with Kawhi in 2016 playoffs was amazing.

[@sstavo_]

Damn he makes defense look fun #DreDay

[@jrmop0965]

Here's like Kawhi Leonard without the scoring ability

[@J_dnnn]

if Roberson was there in the playoffs he would have locked down Donovan Mitchell

[@jasperag2158]

There’s no “if” in the sport

[@Donstar454]

@@jasperag2158 what if derrick rose never got injured

[@jasperag2158]

DC 13 i think he would have been much better player than now, but still there’s no “if” that just really stupid

[@dresummers962]

He a pure lockdown defender build.

[@masateruhonest6908]

boy doing all the dirty work that is invisible in highlights. Keeping making defense a beauty Roberson

[@likemikegenerationx2]

If the Thunder had Roberson in the playoffs, they woulda beat Utah

[@jayow3391]

no doubt

[@danilo5073]

Still not an excuse to lose to jazz with 3 stars on ur team

[@likemikegenerationx2]

@@danilo5073 Technically 1 and a half. PG didn't make the all star team that year. And I wasn't using it as an excuse, just a legit point

[@danilo5073]

@@likemikegenerationx2 no its 2 we all know it and melo Just didnt work there and chokc lost to a team lead by a rookie lol

[@shanethompson6839]

danilo jovanovic why tf you still consider melo as an all star, and for sure if melo did not play they would have won even without roberson. Second the jazz is led by gobert. When gobert got injured they were not even in the playoff picture and then when he came back they went on to a 29-6 record.

[@palmpalm5663]

Things like 3:00 and 5:00 is why I gotta watch this dude's uploads.

[@docholiday3578]

Dang. Ok I see this guy now. I gotta admit I thought he was a no count player coz all the highlights ever show is his air ball free throws but, judging by this video, he a legit baller with that all defence first team shit ya know.

[@DiceRoller96]

0:05 "Driving to the rim.. Roberson got a PIECE OF IT!!!"

[@CarlosfVilchez]

Roberson is OKCs Draymond and Marcus smart. He makes them much better imo

[@Jboooog18]

@MaSTer-OF-worDS jesus christ man, important as in a glue for the team.A spark that helps the entire team defensively and it showed pre and post injury

[@CarlosfVilchez]

Jay TS exactly what I meant.

[@kennycarrasco1674]

MaSTer-OF-worDS stfu

[@jakelouistanglao4770]

Leonard having a problem with Andre 😂

[@adriangalitan3783]

Welcome to Brooklyn, Dre! 🔒

[@harrison9493]

God damn my guy's living in Kawhi's nightmares 😭😭

[@nickjames2687]

I’ll watch defensive highlights all day

[@knee-colayo-kitc104]

Defensively he’s in Tier 1 for me Roberson, Gobert, Davis, Green, & Healthy Kawhi

[@nofightsnecessary]

The man is back!

[@zhanghui6667]

6:49, OMG! He make kawhi looked clueless.

[@henriquecunha9279]

Kawhi must be afraid of him

[@kellyjocelyn8471]

If he could at least, shoot Low post, high post shots. Midrange and 3s, he would be a top 5 SG in the league

[@Drogas3653]

Honestly, he’s an amazing defender and has great athleticism. If only he had some sort of shot. Atleast a midrange or be a spot up shooter

[@MultiPartyboy101]

Cardi B yup a midrange would be very very nice, no need for the 3 just have that mid range spacing .. mid range and pure defence .. a team everyone wants

[@Nationof300]

Nah if he starts focusing on scoring then his defense would drop rapidly

[@antonioaguilargonzalez4161]

@@Nationof300 if he can become a decent spot up shooter, he would improve greatly the chances of the thunder to win a chip. He doesn't have to put all of his effort on scoring, they already have pg and wetsbrook

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

Finally, second best perimeter defender behind Kawhi.

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

@Lanky Boi Yea he has but even then he's still the best peremiter defender in the league.

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

@Lanky Boi Yea that's a lie.

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

@Lanky Boi Yea and in that same year I remember him guarding KD in the playoffs before his injury, see how that works?

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

@Lanky Boi I gave you an example from one particular event, just as you gave to try and prove your invalid point, there is no difference.

[@TheSeahawksDidntRunTheBall]

@Lanky Boi You're misinterpreting the point, there is no difference in what I just did to what you did. Don't be an idiot.

[@yesimchase]

I LOVE watching Robby play defense bruh he’s everywhere at once every single time he plays it’s crazy

[@kylebalena4835]

Andre roberson is one of the great defender in nba

[@Eythora94]

andre roberson is the heart of defense of okc. they'll never let him go to other team

[@therealtigga7855]

You sure 💀

[@geordiejones5618]

Thunder have fallen...

[@NoBrakes219]

It hasnt been the same with him being injured these last two seasons

[@donaldguthrie6685]

Roberson=defensive beast.

[@amberalexis4192]

We miss these things Andre does best😊 glad he's back and hope he regains his defensive prowess very soon and develop his offensive ability

[@THEREALJE3BUS]

What i learned about andre today that he really did have leonards wiggens melos and klays number

[@janr6350]

He's to Kawhi what Kawhi is to Lebron

[@user-oo4xu4by3w]

Best on ball defender of our generation. This dude hardly ever gets caught reaching

[@BlueJimmie48Fan]

HOLY FUCK BROOKLYN LET'S GOOOOO

[@deanskingdom8654]

I miss this guy

[@malcolmburnett3160]

Here cuz Brooklyn picked him up👀

[@speznaslordtachanka1064]

You know how crazy it is when his lockdown highlight reel is 9:22 mins and only part 1💀

[@ayeitsme3999]

when you stub your toe 8:03

[@yahirreyes1671]

ra m 😂

[@kaleb9928]

Lol im dying

[@nolimitkha6726]

This is who the nets need.

[@liamoliver5181]

This aged well lol

[@whosmakingthatsound]

Yes!! Finally!!

[@walstonstone4016]

Where's the part he locked down rachel

[@khoatran1234]

Thank you evin

[@jason-uf4py]

Ilove this guy.

[@user-oo4xu4by3w]

Best on ball defender of this generation. That’s how good this mans defense is

[@Coldkiller-28]

He’s back

[@williamjackson5421]

He's a legitimate 1st team defender(although it's dumb. It should be top five. There was a time Zo, Deke, Patrick, DRob, Hakeem were all in the league together not making 1st team defense or any team at all)....if he ever gets a average spot up three he's worthy of an all star selection.

[@MichaelKing015]

i remember hakeem winning DPOY and winning 2nd team all defence

[@riainpatterson540]

No way lmao

[@nomedking6870]

this guys OP!

[@drunkendesperado2128]

He was playing his best basketball before he got hurt

[@BaraGuun]

We miss your'e defense !!!

[@RenBen10]

He is a defensive monster

[@fordpape1330]

Goat

[@igbokwenu4934]

When this guy gets back, it’ll almost be DEFENSIVELY as important as boogie coming back to the warriors offence.

[@theofficialtris3454]

i may be the only person on this, but could you do Matthew Dellavedova? i personally love his play during the 2015 playoffs, particularly his amazing hustle and grit in the finals.

[@aphel755]

imagine if roberson had a shooting ability

[@chiqabooya1999]

great

[@mert.a4240]

Clear 2nd best defender in the league

[@realgilla108]

Nah 1. Kawhi 2. Klay 3. Jaylen Brown

[@Darknight1024]

Eagles fan since 2006. You dumb asf lol.

[@MultiPartyboy101]

Alpha G I’d say Roberson hands down , he’s the best, he’s constantly guarding the best player of the other team at all times, through the whole game usually, whereas Kawhi no doubt is an amazing defender, he doesn’t guard the other teams best guy for offence for the whole game cause the team usually relies on his offensive skill set.. whereas Roberson.. well that’s a different story. But then again this is my opinion

[@devan9412]

Tyshawn Gale Klay and Jaylen Brown definitely aren't better defenders than Roberson lol

[@glizzyking8582]

@Eagles fan since 2006. Klay overrated?wtf

[@Dracovibes308]

Finally

[@emekaamerican863]

Hustle! Hustle! Hustle!

[@ikantloze]

who’s here after the nets signed him?

[@ghostapulu7906]

Roberson and Adams gave very good defensive chemistry

[@itzspankins1158]

Roberson is the type of player people talk shit about what he can't do, but would absolutely love to have him on their squad

[@Nationof300]

His game is just perfect no need to change anything about not even the shooting, he is one of the best defensive minded players in the league and as soon as he starts focusing on offense his defense will slip

[@imBaZeRK]

I wish he can give me a few tips on defense, would be cool to learn from this guy.

[@musicvibing6243]

Came here after his comeback game today after more than 2 years of injury

[@pg2356]

The Nets just got so much better.

[@manavdhawan3313]

Hope he comes back healthier than ever, if he was in that Playoff Series against the Jazz, we would’ve won that series.

[@carltroysegura7090]

Wish he could develop his offensive game. He could be a monster on defence and feared on offense that would be a great combo

[@vinsmokesanji2778]

I hope he regains his athleticism.

[@fatfuck2384]

I know his offense is subpar but his defense is somehow underrated. There was a reason OKC was a top 10/top 5 defensive team before he got hurt

[@gentleben1590]

OKC gonna be scary during the restart. That bench unit is full of defensive studs....led by the 6th man of the year. Don’t sleep on em.

[@2bee153]

OKC 2019 champs

[@penguin2362]

Did not age well.

[@leonflorence118]

miss u bb

[@brandonmatthewdrums]

NETS WORLD

[@k1980]

On the Nets now 💪

[@kicksdomecashh7196]

Wow. I'm convinced with him healthy last year they had a shot at western conference finals .

[@Yunggrizz65]

7:14 when they finally pass you the ball and this is what you do 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@jaxamillian1]

Anyone have a link to hardens stats when playing vs roberson? Feels like he always locks him down hard

[@ashleylopez2307]

Who is here, cause of nets?

[@mahammedahmed8863]

Me

[@sgaxnikolaix661]

6:49 oh my lord. What hustle

[@JoeBro915]

Who else had forgotten he existed

[@erickparkhurst5191]

We gonna miss him tomorrow

[@ionly6805]

Big Time but we will get him in Jan

[@deanskingdom8654]

1:06 just taking notes

[@Quezruthless5]

Come back asap #Thunder Up

[@colindonnelly8060]

His defense is underated

[@hunchburnem9002]

Gawd I hope he truly is back to %100 and they let him play. They will need him against these teams with big small forwards. That’s the thunders Achilles heel. They have no one that can slow down and make it difficult on a big SF. He can help immediately if they will use him.

[@hunchburnem9002]

Just wish he could make his return in the peake.

[@YKT9603]

Andre Roberson's defense is so elite he can make himself miss all jumpshots and lock himself down offensively, that's why he can't shoot 😂😂

[@angelojan8744]

Where is the freethrow part 1?

[@kalebsanchez8088]

damn i’ve been disrespecting this guys offense that i didn’t know how good he was on defense

[@dopefresh6231]

Donovan who?

[@user-kj2bo5hf2k]

4:15 why he can jump? amazing

[@kellybernard8325]

Watch Tony Allen's highlight also its like watching a linebacker

[@willmccoy9578]

Avery Bradley and pat bev need 2 parts as well, Avery is the best perimeter defender in the league and moved his feet extremely well laterally

[@timkruse9912]

not anymore, bradley fell off hard sadly

[@devvv4616]

if he just has a reliable 3 point shot, he'd be one of the most valuable players, esp. to these superteams now

[@antoniokim8033]

He’s one of the best defenders in the history of NBA who doesn’t play dirty. Dirties players that plays good defense in the history of NBA are everyone on the bad boy Pistons team excluding Joe Dumars and including Bruce Bowen with the San Antonio Spurs

[@405ty_]

I’m telling y’all Brooklyn boutta win multiple championships.. They building a dynasty

[@aidancampbell4430]

Fax

[@imhimdk1785]

😂😂😂

[@yunan9610]

efficient footwork

[@marquisshannon7167]

OKC need to take hints now and bring him in to guard Harden

[@adnanbegovic2290]

Poor mans andre igoudala