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I agree. Once we add one or two All-NBA players to this roster, we can be good again!

 

I'm not anti Ben Simmons, but I'm not sure him and Scoot on the floor together would be a great combo.

 

there is no combo if Ben can't play. That's why he'd be perfect in Portland. If only Simmons was healthy, we wouldn't have to tank for picks.

 

Agree in theory, although Scoot is much more of a scorer (if not a shooter) than Simmons and Simmons is much more of a passer. If you had the two playing together, you BETTER get out and run.

 

This is certainly good to see, although watching that, he moves like somebody unsure of his back. Definitely not rookie super-athlete Ben Simmons, but also definitely a better passer than anyone currently on our roster.

 

No, it wouldn't right now. The reason I wanted Simmons this summer was the thought of him at PF surrounded by 3 shooters. (Ant, Shae, and Grant. + Ayton)
That is a pretty good lineup if Ben wanted to resign with Portland at a decent price....and that won't happen for various reasons. With his injury history, he does not deserve a big contract and that will piss him off.

 

Would you be ok with Simmons being the primary ball-handler and Scoot off the ball?

 

It wouldn't be ideal - but they can certainly alternate.

That worry wouldn't stop me if Brooklyn agreed to swap Simmons for Ayton, though.