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ESPN's Best destinations for Ben Simmons

Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:10 am
Posted by Mystictiger
Texas
Member since Jul 2015
2624 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:10 am
*Not the best odds but the best fit.

1) LAL (19.9% Lottery Odds)
2) NOP (11.9%)
3) BOS via Nets (15.6%)
4) MIN (6.3%)
5) PHI (25% + 2.8% from Kings)
6) WAS (.7%)
7) HOU (NONE)
8) PHO (8.8%)
9) IND (NONE)
10) POR (1%)

Poor Anthony Davis. He's one of the five best players in the league, but so far, general manager Dell Demps & Co. haven't figured out how to surround him with a supporting cast that propels the team into contention.

Simmons would change all of that, quickly. His passing ability would open up Davis' offensive game. You know Alvin Gentry -- who helped craft the Steve Nash-centric offense in Phoenix and the Stephen Curry-centric offense in Oakland -- can build systems around high-IQ basketball players who know how to pass.

A Davis-Simmons combo on the front line would be one of the scariest in the NBA. Getting the ball out of the hands of Tyreke Evans is an added bonus. And Simmons' being at LSU makes him a bit of a local hero.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166538 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:39 am to
Unless we have a total GM overhaul that quickly hires a new coach, this team is fricking dog shite.
Posted by Hammond Tiger Fan
Hammond
Member since Oct 2007
16220 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:41 am to
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Simmons would change all of that, quickly. His passing ability would open up Davis' offensive game. You know Alvin Gentry -- who helped craft the Steve Nash-centric offense in Phoenix and the Stephen Curry-centric offense in Oakland -- can build systems around high-IQ basketball players who know how to pass


Just some of the reasons why we should be tanking this year to get the best odds we can to get Simmons.

Add Simmons, get rid of Tyreke, if Anderson and Gordon doesn't fit in the plans, package them and acquire a pick for added depth and bring in a shooter that will knock down open looks from Simmons.
Posted by craig8sm
Member since Jan 2015
3371 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:55 am to
Simmons in a Pels uniform is wishful thinking. Only chance is to have that magic #1 ping pong ball pulled. (Which is possible) but still wishful thinking.

No trade involving Ben Simmons landing in New Orleans ends with AD still in New Orleans. Period. If you think other wise your crazy and blind.

It's nice to think about but the Pels better come up with a plan A to improve this teams defense with out killing the offense cause rolling the dice and counting on percentages aint a plan.
Posted by Boomshockalocka
Member since Feb 2004
59709 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 1:37 pm to
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7) HOU (NONE
don't see him as the best fit with Harden and Durant. He'll need the ball a lot more than he would get it in CC.
Posted by Let Me Take A Selfie
Member since Aug 2014
2622 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 3:22 pm to
All in for Buddy Hield
Posted by lsub16
Lake Charles
Member since Oct 2014
376 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 3:42 pm to
In a league that is based on pick and rolls and creating 1 on 1 matchups, I'm sure Ben Simmons will do just fine in the NBA.
Posted by Rico Tubbs
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
465 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:50 pm to
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Poor Anthony Davis. He's one of the five best players in the league, but so far, general manager Dell Demps & Co. haven't figured out how to surround him with a supporting cast that propels the team into contention.



He's 22yrs old...chill out
Posted by Rico Tubbs
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
465 posts
Posted on 1/5/16 at 11:51 pm to
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A Davis-Simmons combo on the front line would be one of the scariest in the NBA. Getting the ball out of the hands of Tyreke Evans is an added bonus. And Simmons' being at LSU makes him a bit of a local hero.


Simmons, a rookie, would not get full control of any NBA teams off.
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