08-14-2021, 10:48 AM
(08-14-2021, 07:22 AM)HAguiar95 Wrote: I think you're overreacting to a bad playoff showing. Calling him a no-offense player is baffling. In his worst season, he put up 14/7/7 while being in DPOY conversation.
Feels similar to people overreacting to KP's playoff performance.
Simmons' ability on defense has nothing to do with whether he is of any value on offense. Neither does what KP is or isn't doing.
And you can't call it overreacting, when that's the response of his own team. They (a) decided he wasn't playable when games count, and (b) want to get rid of him.
At one time, the idea was that he would work his way out of the flaws, and get better. Unfortunately, it's gone the opposite direction, with what appears to be a lack of concern, and they have gradually become worse and worse.
The issue is, where do you even play him on offense? Spot up shooter off the ball? No. Slasher? No, afraid of being fouled. Midrange? No, he won't shoot the ball from farther away than 10 feet. Or sometimes at all. Play center next to the basket? He won't. Screen setter for Luka? That just brings a double-team on Luka, because no one will honor his shot.
That's not a max player.
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