Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal 

Ball and Simmons make for an interesting comparison. They’ve had similar careers. Both were highly touted prospects selected high in the NBA draft. Moreover, they’re two of the best passers in the NBA. 

On the other hand, neither is quite the franchise-altering superstar the front offices who drafted them had hoped for. With that said, there is one significant advantage Ball has over Simmons – portability 

We’re not saying Ball is the better player. Simmons is a more impressive natural athlete: he’s bigger, stronger, and faster. On the other hand, he’s a complete non-shooter, while Ball has developed into one of the best in the NBA. That’s the beauty in Ball’s game: he’s a playmaker in transition, and a 3-and-D in half-court sets. 

Speaking of 3-and-Ds, Alex Caruso has become one of the league’s best. Ultimately, this deal has the Nets landing two quality role players who will support Durant and Irving.

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Building an offense through those two needn’t be complicated – why muddy it up by trying to work Simmons into the mix? 

With that said – is that something the Bulls ought to do?