contract wrote:AirP. wrote:Pharenheit wrote:
The biggest issue with this is where to reroute Ben Simmons unless it would be to us. (yuck)
If it were just Bam, filler, picks for KD swap it may have already been a done deal
I'm no fan of Simmons but he's a fantastic defender and a great passer.Say you move Bam, Herro and Lowry for KD and Simmons.
You move Oladipo to PG, Butler SG, Simmons to SF, KD PF, find a defensive big to play center.
Let's just forget the offense for a second, what is the potential of that defense? Possibly one of the all time great defenses depending on the center they could find? Then on offense having KD your #1, Butler your #2 and Oladipo #3. I get Simmons can't/won't shoot but the amount of deflections and steals that defense could create would really allow Miami to utilize Simmons in the open court on breaks. On offense I'd try to utilize Simmons in Bam sets especially if you can park your center in the corner.
I do get it, Simmons just screwed over Philly and Brooklyn, back concerns and we all understand basketball is just a job for him. It's a roll of the dice but having KD, Butler, Spoelstra and Miami's FO pushing Simons, maybe Miami can do for Simmons what Golden State did for Wiggins?
Simmons isn't anything but a headcase right now, and there's no indication that he's ever going to be able to contribute. Last we saw of him he was passing up a dunk/layup down 2 points with 3:30 left in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Forget the screwed over Philly/Brooklyn thing. What are you going to do with an NBA player so averse to pressure that he can't dunk a ball with the season on the line? What are you going to do with an NBA player that feels so much pressure that he won't even attempt a wide open jumper in a low stakes regular season game?
NBA fans know he's weak in the head and they will be merciless with him. And I'm sure players will be too. Of all the potential outcomes for Ben Simmons, I think him turning it around and becoming even what he once was is the least likely scenario.
He's a headcase now because of one play? Is there any chance he's learned from that one play, I think there is. This is a chance of paying 10 cents on the dollar for a talented player especially if it's just costing Lowry + a little more to be included in the KD trade.
For some reason I think Simmons' in Miami's environment with Butler having the organization behind him to push Simmons and of course, Spoelstra putting Simmons in positions to succeed could turn him around. If Miami can do that, or at least make Simmons look like he use to there's the chance of turning around and trading a Simmons package for another star in 1 to 2 seasons if they want to.
I understand Simmons' limitations... shooting and free throws, 2 HUGE issues of course, but he's also an all-nba level defender, has great size for a wing defender and has incredible ability to create shots for teammates. Once again, I think it's worth the cost of an expanded KD trade if it doesn't cost all that much.
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