Ben Simmons??

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by Thespiralgoeson

Could you explain why Simmons would be an "absolute perfect fit?" Because the way I see it, Luka is almost the worst player in the league to put Simmons next to, because it requires Simmons to play off the ball. Playing next to Luka would take away from Simmons' greatest strength- ball-handling/facilitating, and put a blinding spotlight on his horrific flaw- the fact that he can't shoot.

I agree with you. If Simmons doesn?t have the ball in his hands he?s useless on offense. Defensively sure he?d be a great fit next to Luka. I still think Simmons can be a good player in this league, but hopefully it?s not here with that contract.

[Thespiralgoeson]

Originally Posted by BPo001

I agree with you. If Simmons doesn?t have the ball in his hands he?s useless on offense. Defensively sure he?d be a great fit next to Luka. I still think Simmons can be a good player in this league, but hopefully it?s not here with that contract.

Exactly. He's in the Rudy Gobert category for me. I just don't think you can be a star in this league anymore if you can't shoot. If you're elite at everything else- which Simmons is- you can be a good role player. But a max contract level star? Not in today's NBA.