Washington Wizards
Unlike the Atlanta Hawks, the Washington Wizards should have no trouble accommodating Ben Simmons’ unique skill set.
The fit starts with Bradley Beal. His functionality as an off-ball weapon makes for an ideal co-star for Simmons. Still, the Wizards project as having an even more important ingredient in any recipe for Simmons-driven success: a stretch 5.
On the one hand, they currently have Kristaps Porzingis. On the other hand, he figures to be the most likely piece to get sent out in a Simmons trade. Luckily, they’ve got Thomas Bryant and his career 35.0% accuracy from distance in waiting.
This Washington Wizards team is practically built for Simmons. An off-ball co-star? Check. A stretch big? Double-check. A platoon of 3-and-D wings with transition value? Check, check and check. They might be a jumbo playmaker away from true title contention.
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Whether that playmaker shoots 3s or not.