08-13-2021, 05:22 PM
While I like the idea of Simmons, there are some truths ...
1 A sucky FT% is a major problem when (a) player will have ball in his hands a lot, especially to close games and try to hold leads, and (b) player alters his game to avoid being fouled, in fear of having to shoot free throws.
2 A team can't afford to pay max money for a player who offers great defense but will stifle their offense, because defense-only guys tend to be modestly priced in the NBA market. (It's the same reason a team should not pay big money for an average center who has typical center skills of being able to score a bit inside, defend the lane a bit, and rebound - you can get those roles filled for MLE or less.)
3 A player with NO role on offense is a big problem in today's NBA, because it allows the opposition to play 5-on-4, with an extra defender able to roam and double-team as needed.
Personally, I don't think it's wise to ignore those truths, no matter how much I like Simmons. And it's foolish to assume he would somehow obtain a brand new ability to shoot, if only he was a Mav. It doesn't work that way.
1 A sucky FT% is a major problem when (a) player will have ball in his hands a lot, especially to close games and try to hold leads, and (b) player alters his game to avoid being fouled, in fear of having to shoot free throws.
2 A team can't afford to pay max money for a player who offers great defense but will stifle their offense, because defense-only guys tend to be modestly priced in the NBA market. (It's the same reason a team should not pay big money for an average center who has typical center skills of being able to score a bit inside, defend the lane a bit, and rebound - you can get those roles filled for MLE or less.)
3 A player with NO role on offense is a big problem in today's NBA, because it allows the opposition to play 5-on-4, with an extra defender able to roam and double-team as needed.
Personally, I don't think it's wise to ignore those truths, no matter how much I like Simmons. And it's foolish to assume he would somehow obtain a brand new ability to shoot, if only he was a Mav. It doesn't work that way.
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