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What’s the issue with Ben Simmons not being a scorer? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Anxious_Star_5710@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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I mean clearly that’s not his game. He’s defensively minded and 10 rebounds and 9 assists in 23 minutes is legitimately impressive. Didn’t Rajon Rondo carve out a similar niche? Obviously Simmons is nowhere near his IQ, but I really don’t think he’s a bum if his game is just being a 6’10 Great Value Rondo.

Yes he’s overpaid. But that doesn’t make him a bad player in the context of on the floor impact. He could easily be a solid piece on a contender for less money and a focus on his strengths like defense + playmaking.

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[–] End-Resident@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

As Doc Rivers said Simmons is not a superstar point guard or even superstar player that can help you win a championship - he is at best a really good role player who hyped himself very well to get an amazing contract - but hes at best a second unit point guard - maybe Dennis Schroeder is even better than him - one of the most overhyped players in nba history