I watched a doc of him coming up from HS and his move from Australia to LSU. It was a great Doc and seems to have a great relationship with his family and they seem very supportive and outspoken.
I heard a Philly sports radio host say Ben works hard a couple weeks up to the all star selection. He said you cant let him handle the ball but he wants and wondered how Dame would feel about that? The fans I guess have been real down on him for some time too. Philly is a tough place and maybe all he needs is a change.
I will say this.... Nurk had extremely low value when we traded for him. So low that Denver had to include a pick to get him off their team. He was considered a cancer and a diva. Nurk might not be perfect, but his value is MUCH higher now than it was when we got him. I think Dame can turn things around for Simmons and I'm willing to roll the dice. Even the current version is worth more than CJ, in my opinion.
Thats the impression I got watching his documentary, but he was so young I figured that would change?
Wow! This is a player in need of a major change of scenery, and a major makeover. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Stephen A. is very connected in Philly. Neil & Staff will have to vet Simmons bigtime! That being said, Dame is one of the best, if not the Best, leaders in the game. Simmons is obviously at a crossroads. If Simmons is wanting to change the course of his career to meet the expectations, I can't think of a better player to help him. But in no way do i think the Blazers should overspend for him in compensation.
not questioning accuracy but how the hell do you have so many people in and around basketball/NBA? the spurs thing and now this?
agree, IMO we have to "roll the dice" and take a chance for the rest of Dame's prime. No other way, based upon what I can see as possible trades at this time, a CJ (and a bit) for Simmons seems our best roll of the dice.
Did you watch the highlights? Or look at the boxscore? He "played center" in the way that he was the tallest guy on the floor? He still handled the ball most possessions, including bringing it up the court much of the game. Dwight Howard played 26 minutes, which means that the most Simmons would have played the 5 was 22 minutes.
Like a layup/half hook. But farther out. I copied that when I was a kid when I couldn't get to the rim. It was money.
