Why The Memphis Grizzlies Do The Deal
If the Memphis Grizzlies didn’t want to make this trade, that would be understandable. Ben Simmons is no risk-free proposition.
At the same time, it would surely be tempting. On paper, the synergy between Simmons and Jaren Jackson Jr. is absolutely tantalizing.
After all, we know that Simmons, as a non-shooting lead ball-handler, is maximized by floor-spacing bigs. Jackson Jr. qualifies. Furthermore, they’d make up one of the best defensive tandems in the entire league.
Of course, the transition may not be seamless. For Simmons to complement Grizzlies star Ja Morant in half-court sets, he’ll have to be willing to function as a roll man in pick-and-roll sets. Realistically, he’ll lineup at the 4 spot alongside Jackson Jr. at the 5 in their starting lineup.
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Simmons can function as a point guard in transition, but his days of doing so in the halfcourt may be done following this deal. On the other hand, the fact that we can envision him as either a 1 or a 4 points to his tremendous versatility. Are the Brooklyn Nets getting enough back to part with such a player?
