Originally Posted by
As I See It
I have stated throughout this diatribe with you that there is more to Simmons' game then the REAL numbers I cited.
Again:
I have said on numerous occasions that the Pelicans are filled with closers but lacks the marquee facilitator required to become elite. Simmons, IF HIS HEAD IS STRAIGHT could provide that needed skill. Regarding his shooting in particular, do you deny that he the 50% + shooter I claim? Not bad for a guard...any guard, huh?
Nonetheless, on this team, his scoring wouldn't be needed as much as his playmaking ability. If scoring was what I really wanted from him, I'd look elsewhere.
Further (and you are not going to like this at all), who on the Pelicans roster can claim, AT PRESENT, the kind of resume that Ben Simmons has currently?
Finally, ML, I believe that both Luke Kennard and Duncan Robinson are better shooters than Ben Simmons. Of the three, who's the better basketball player?