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whatisacenter wrote:Pointgod wrote:Can Maxey play point guard or is he exclusively a SG?
how can someone who calls themselves Pointgod ask this question???
Sane wrote:It's so sad that ESPN is so lazy that it decides to focus this much on one player who is going through mental struggles.
There are so many stories worth talking about even in this quiet part of the offseason. I'm not a fan of Simmons at all, but I'm a bit fed up with how much focus this is getting and there comes a time when you say the media is bullying someone in the pursuit of content.
xdrta+ wrote:K3nny Pow3rs wrote:Ben Simmons is the most unique player in NBA history....
Is this satire?
K3nny Pow3rs wrote:Sane wrote:It's so sad that ESPN is so lazy that it decides to focus this much on one player who is going through mental struggles.
There are so many stories worth talking about even in this quiet part of the offseason. I'm not a fan of Simmons at all, but I'm a bit fed up with how much focus this is getting and there comes a time when you say the media is bullying someone in the pursuit of content.
Ben Simmons is the most unique player in NBA history, and arguably the most universally fascinating player in the NBA today.
ESPN know that most people are fascinated by him, so they feel obliged to write about him every chance they get.
People love talking about him and thinking about him.
And he's got more upside than anyone we've ever seen, because switching to right-hand may elevated him above LeBron, because he's already got the defense, passing, ball-handling and paint scoring easily covered.
And trading Simmons to another team could lead to him switching to the right-hand, because Redick suggested it and Simmons ignored the suggestion, but what if somebody more respectable makes the suggestion? Simmons could give it a shot, and that could completely alter the balance of power in the NBA.
naabzor wrote:K3nny Pow3rs wrote:Sane wrote:It's so sad that ESPN is so lazy that it decides to focus this much on one player who is going through mental struggles.
There are so many stories worth talking about even in this quiet part of the offseason. I'm not a fan of Simmons at all, but I'm a bit fed up with how much focus this is getting and there comes a time when you say the media is bullying someone in the pursuit of content.
Ben Simmons is the most unique player in NBA history, and arguably the most universally fascinating player in the NBA today.
ESPN know that most people are fascinated by him, so they feel obliged to write about him every chance they get.
People love talking about him and thinking about him.
And he's got more upside than anyone we've ever seen, because switching to right-hand may elevated him above LeBron, because he's already got the defense, passing, ball-handling and paint scoring easily covered.
And trading Simmons to another team could lead to him switching to the right-hand, because Redick suggested it and Simmons ignored the suggestion, but what if somebody more respectable makes the suggestion? Simmons could give it a shot, and that could completely alter the balance of power in the NBA.
Who can be fascinated by a guy who pass up wide open layups? Not me for sure.
K3nny Pow3rs wrote:Sane wrote:It's so sad that ESPN is so lazy that it decides to focus this much on one player who is going through mental struggles.
There are so many stories worth talking about even in this quiet part of the offseason. I'm not a fan of Simmons at all, but I'm a bit fed up with how much focus this is getting and there comes a time when you say the media is bullying someone in the pursuit of content.
Ben Simmons is the most unique player in NBA history, and arguably the most universally fascinating player in the NBA today.
ESPN know that most people are fascinated by him, so they feel obliged to write about him every chance they get.
People love talking about him and thinking about him.
And he's got more upside than anyone we've ever seen, because switching to right-hand may elevated him above LeBron, because he's already got the defense, passing, ball-handling and paint scoring easily covered.
And trading Simmons to another team could lead to him switching to the right-hand, because Redick suggested it and Simmons ignored the suggestion, but what if somebody more respectable makes the suggestion? Simmons could give it a shot, and that could completely alter the balance of power in the NBA.
Pennebaker wrote:And Bird did it while being a defensive liability. But he also made All-Defensive teams, which was another controversial issue regarding Bird and votes.
Ryoga Hibiki wrote:
good video by Coach Nick. There seems to be issues also in Doc's coaching, actually
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Tinseltown wrote:True Story wrote:KD is the best player in the NBA.
Kevin Durant is a better scorer than Jordan
MJ was never this efficient
K3nny Pow3rs wrote:Sane wrote:It's so sad that ESPN is so lazy that it decides to focus this much on one player who is going through mental struggles.
There are so many stories worth talking about even in this quiet part of the offseason. I'm not a fan of Simmons at all, but I'm a bit fed up with how much focus this is getting and there comes a time when you say the media is bullying someone in the pursuit of content.
Ben Simmons is the most unique player in NBA history, and arguably the most universally fascinating player in the NBA today.
ESPN know that most people are fascinated by him, so they feel obliged to write about him every chance they get.
People love talking about him and thinking about him.
And he's got more upside than anyone we've ever seen, because switching to right-hand may elevated him above LeBron, because he's already got the defense, passing, ball-handling and paint scoring easily covered.
And trading Simmons to another team could lead to him switching to the right-hand, because Redick suggested it and Simmons ignored the suggestion, but what if somebody more respectable makes the suggestion? Simmons could give it a shot, and that could completely alter the balance of power in the NBA.
evilpimp972 wrote:Ryoga Hibiki wrote:
good video by Coach Nick. There seems to be issues also in Doc's coaching, actually
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Yup but the dude needs a perfect coach, a perfect situation, a perfect team to thrive? Sounds like problems to me.
Knicks365247 wrote:So he can’t take the criticism from Doc and wants out.
Most likely his game deficiencies won’t go away when he gets traded so he’ll face similar criticism from someone within his new organization. What is he going to do then? Demand out from that team as well?
Ben Simmons needs to grow the **** up and man up.
Dan Z wrote:Knicks365247 wrote:So he can’t take the criticism from Doc and wants out.
Most likely his game deficiencies won’t go away when he gets traded so he’ll face similar criticism from someone within his new organization. What is he going to do then? Demand out from that team as well?
Ben Simmons needs to grow the **** up and man up.
If that scenario happens my guess is that his new team will be careful about what they say publicly because they don't want to cause problems. But maybe someone will say something in private....?
Either way, he'll hear it from media and fans if he doesn't show improvement.
LivingLegend wrote:Dan Z wrote:Knicks365247 wrote:So he can’t take the criticism from Doc and wants out.
Most likely his game deficiencies won’t go away when he gets traded so he’ll face similar criticism from someone within his new organization. What is he going to do then? Demand out from that team as well?
Ben Simmons needs to grow the **** up and man up.
If that scenario happens my guess is that his new team will be careful about what they say publicly because they don't want to cause problems. But maybe someone will say something in private....?
Either way, he'll hear it from media and fans if he doesn't show improvement.
Ben Simmons has a diva attitude, terrible work-ethic and cannot shoot in the 2021 NBA. I find it hard to believe the 76ers will get more than a mid-level talent for him and maybe a flier draft pick. He just sounds so unappealing unless hes going to a veteran led team that will hold him accountable.
dhsilv2 wrote:naabzor wrote:K3nny Pow3rs wrote:Ben Simmons is the most unique player in NBA history, and arguably the most universally fascinating player in the NBA today.
ESPN know that most people are fascinated by him, so they feel obliged to write about him every chance they get.
People love talking about him and thinking about him.
And he's got more upside than anyone we've ever seen, because switching to right-hand may elevated him above LeBron, because he's already got the defense, passing, ball-handling and paint scoring easily covered.
And trading Simmons to another team could lead to him switching to the right-hand, because Redick suggested it and Simmons ignored the suggestion, but what if somebody more respectable makes the suggestion? Simmons could give it a shot, and that could completely alter the balance of power in the NBA.
Who can be fascinated by a guy who pass up wide open layups? Not me for sure.
You seem pretty darn boring man.
K3nny Pow3rs wrote:Ben Simmons is the most unique player in NBA history....
naabzor wrote:dhsilv2 wrote:naabzor wrote:
Who can be fascinated by a guy who pass up wide open layups? Not me for sure.
You seem pretty darn boring man.
What this have to do with anything that was written.
Dan Z wrote:LivingLegend wrote:Dan Z wrote:
If that scenario happens my guess is that his new team will be careful about what they say publicly because they don't want to cause problems. But maybe someone will say something in private....?
Either way, he'll hear it from media and fans if he doesn't show improvement.
Ben Simmons has a diva attitude, terrible work-ethic and cannot shoot in the 2021 NBA. I find it hard to believe the 76ers will get more than a mid-level talent for him and maybe a flier draft pick. He just sounds so unappealing unless hes going to a veteran led team that will hold him accountable.
I can't think of a trade that makes sense to me, but someone will buy into his talent. He's 25 years old and a three time all star.
It reminds me of players with bad contracts. Every time someone says X player is untradable someone ends up trading for them.
LivingLegend wrote:Dan Z wrote:LivingLegend wrote:
Ben Simmons has a diva attitude, terrible work-ethic and cannot shoot in the 2021 NBA. I find it hard to believe the 76ers will get more than a mid-level talent for him and maybe a flier draft pick. He just sounds so unappealing unless hes going to a veteran led team that will hold him accountable.
I can't think of a trade that makes sense to me, but someone will buy into his talent. He's 25 years old and a three time all star.
It reminds me of players with bad contracts. Every time someone says X player is untradable someone ends up trading for them.
I mean, for the Cavs I would throw Sexton + Love + protected 1st for Simmons/Maxey. It makes sense for both sides if they are serious about something getting done. Love would be a good big man compliment to Embiid and do the exact opposite of Simmons (stretch the floor and unclog the paint) and Sexton would give the 76ers something else they desperatly need--a 20+ PPG guard from all 3 levels.
The Cavs then would get a 'star' player they always love to covet in small markets who would dramatically help their terrible defense and playmaking.
76ers
PG- Sexton
SG- Green
SF- Harris
PF- Love
C- Embiid
6th- Milton
Cavs
PG- Garland
SG- Okoro
SF- Simmons
PF- Mobley
C- Allen
6th- Maxey
