Los Angeles Clippers receive: G/F Ben Simmons, F Dorian Finney-Smith, 2023 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2025 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2027 First-Round Pick (PHX via BKN), 2029 First-Round Pick (DAL via BKN)
Brooklyn Nets receive: G/F Paul George
On the other hand, the ability to create for others only goes so far. If you can’t create for yourself, it may be hard to achieve NBA stardom.
After all, the mere threat of being able to create for yourself makes it easier to create for others. A pass-first player can dominate games, but a pass-only player will struggle to do so.
Without gravity of their own, they’ll face single coverage from defenses – their teammates won’t be open to find in the first place.
This has been a dilemma for Ben Simmons in recent years. Earlier in his career, he at least pressured the rim on drives. For the last couple of years, he’s been hesitant to score.
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It’s been rapidly sinking his stock in the league. By now, the Nets have him buried in their rotation, and his contract is viewed as a negative asset.
Could the Clippers really take it on?