(06-17-2021, 03:37 AM)Branduil Wrote: There is no way I'm touching Simmons with a 10-foot pole. This isn't a one-time thing, every single year he disappears in the playoffs when defenses lock down in transition and force the half-court game. It doesn't matter who his teammates is, who is coach is, you can count on him to disappear when it matters because he can. not. do. anything. in the half-court offense. He can't shoot, he can't post-up, he can't hit free throws. Just a free invite to double off of him.
Really the worst thing is that he won't even address the problem. Like, as much as we criticize KP, and rightfully so, imagine if he pretended there was no problem, that it didn't matter that he lacked fundamental basketball skills? As far as anyone can tell, he makes zero effort to fix this. He's still the same non-shooter as when he came into the league.
I said many times before - Simmons is way overrated. He is great defender, but you have to be good on both sides of the floor to be a max player. And his lack of offense gets exposed especially in playoffs. Philly would expect a kings ransom for him, but he is not nearly worth it. If we discuss one flawed star for another more or less straight up, than sure. But I would never give a treasure trove of assets for him unless Philly is taking bad salary. I don't see Philly any interest in that.