Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal
On the other hand, these Nets are not well built for Simmons.
Specifically, his ability to play with Nic Claxton is questionable. Claxton does a lot of things on the floor, but he can’t shoot. Meanwhile, Claxton has developed into a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. The Nets should prioritize him.
By contrast, Ball should fit like a glove with Claxton. In fact, he’s become one of the most reliable three-point shooters in the NBA.
Of course, it’s possible that Ball’s NBA career is in jeopardy. That’s fine. Simmons hasn’t exactly been the picture of reliability either.
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All the Nets are doing here is swapping one risk for another.