(10-13-2022, 12:20 PM)omahen Wrote: (14) Shams Charania on Twitter: "The 76ers are waiving guard Isaiah Joe and center Charles Bassey, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium." / Twitter

(10-13-2022, 02:03 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: If the Nets stay healthy they will be hard to beat. Looks like the perfect fit for Simmons. And he solves the biggest problem the Nets had in the past. Defending Giannis. Was only a preseason game but I cannot remember the last time Giannis was shut down like this.
And next to iso scorers like Irving and Durant his non existent shooting isn´t as big of a problem. Simmons initiates the offense. Sets them up in their spot and they go to work. Not a lot of ball movement but sometimes individual talent is all it takes.

https://twitter.com/BrooklynNetcast/status/1580619900778750048

(10-13-2022, 02:30 PM)cow Wrote: I like Simmons on the court.  Maybe the closest thing to a Draymond analog in the league.

(10-13-2022, 02:22 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I don't know if he is a just a black hole and does nothing else but whenever I get glimpses of Cam Thomas he makes something happen.   He knows how to score.

(10-13-2022, 02:03 PM)dirkfansince1998 Wrote: If the Nets stay healthy they will be hard to beat. Looks like the perfect fit for Simmons. And he solves the biggest problem the Nets had in the past. Defending Giannis. Was only a preseason game but I cannot remember the last time Giannis was shut down like this.
And next to iso scorers like Irving and Durant his non existent shooting isn´t as big of a problem. Simmons initiates the offense. Sets them up in their spot and they go to work. Not a lot of ball movement but sometimes individual talent is all it takes.

https://twitter.com/BrooklynNetcast/status/1580619900778750048

(10-13-2022, 03:23 PM)Kammrath Wrote: Ben Simmons is THE best defender in the league when he gives a crap. I would take him over anyone else, easy.

(10-13-2022, 02:22 PM)Chicagojk Wrote: I thought he looked good.  I don't want to take much away from a preseason game, but he sort of evens them out.   Kyrie and Kevin will take a lot of the shots but with Simmons as least it doesn't turn into your turn, my turn between the two.    He is also very good pushing the pace.   Free throw shooting is a huge concern though.  He is 1-6 in two games.   If he can't make free throws or if tries to avoid getting fouled, it will be tough to play him when they are in the penalty.    

A few other notes, I don't know if he is a just a black hole and does nothing else but whenever I get glimpses of Cam Thomas he makes something happen.   He knows how to score.   I also thought their young center played some productive minutes.

On Milwaukee, I was really impressed with Javon Carter.   I think his shot has always been a ?.   But last night, he looked real confident shooting.  On defense he is a bulldog.

(10-13-2022, 07:09 PM)IamDougieFresh Wrote: Maxi + DFS > Simmons

They always work together to limit Giannis when we play them and do a very good job. They can also hit wide open jumpers.