This Hornets-Nets Trade Features Ben Simmons

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In the modern NBA, “playmaking” has become an increasingly controversial term. 

What is a playmaker? For a long time, there was a widely accepted answer. A playmaker was a player who used his passing ability to make plays for others. That’s no longer the general consensus. 

Today, many count making a play for yourself as well. Passing abilities still matter, but if you don’t have either elite off-ball gravity or rim pressure, they only travel so far. 

All of this has come to change how we view Ben Simmons. He’s one of the best passers in the NBA – nobody could dispute that.

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On the other hand, he has zero off-ball gravity and sub-elite rim pressure as well. By contrast, LaMelo Ball’s playmaking, as a high-end three-point shooter, is significantly more credible. 

Could the two make for a good pair in Charlotte? 

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When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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