Blake Cushingberry brings size, toughness, and defensive versatility to Oakland's backcourt
In his Oakland career, Cushingberry was a sturdy 6-4 guard who could defend bigger wings and even the post, while showing real touch from three in league play; Oakland’s roster notes specifically praised him as a “strong player that can guard the post,” and his 2009-10 conference shooting improved to 44% from three after 34% overall, suggesting a useful role-player profile rather than a high-usage scorer. He averaged 5.2 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 2011-12, so the appeal is his physical, team-first fit and defensive flexibility more than headline-grabbing offense.[5][2]
