the_process wrote:ExplosionsInDaSky wrote:Eyeamok wrote:Damn where have I heard this before. Oh yes there are some that think Ben Simmons is a forward and other think he is a PG if he could just improve his shooting and keep defenses honest. Some things in 76ers land never change.
Ben Simmons was being touted and relied upon like a superstar. Paul Reed is a role player. Reed has the lateral quickness to defend at the 4 spot. Ideally you'd want him to have a more reliable three-ball if he is going to play there. My fear is with Reed on the floor, our defense and rebounding improve, but we're playing 4V5 on offense. It's not out of the question to assume he's working on his shot right now as we speak. He was able to take and make threes for us last year. Maybe he improves? He seems like a worker, so I'm not counting him out just yet. He was clearly undersized at the center position. If Nurse sees shades of Siakam in Reed, then so be it. If we end up trading him, then that's fine too. If there's a deal out there, I'd gladly take it. What are your options? Who do you see as a viable fit at the 4 spot? I understand Paul George will probably be there, but we still need someone else. What names do you like?
Reed has proven time and time again he's too spastic to be trusted. He has his moments, but they are too few and far between.
Maybe he goes to the Wizards or something and just plays through all his weirdness, gets it out of his system, and ends up a useful rotation player down the line.
Disagree. Bottom line Reed was statistically a positive player with a +0.6 EPM last year. We know he brings energy, rebounding, and switchability. His shooting while a work in progress, got better last year.
If a very good alternative does not present itself, he should be given a shot at PF. We'll have enough shooting around him to compensate.
