The Nets' Ben Simmons has been plagued by injuries in recent years, and his court performance has fallen far short of expectations. Shooting skills have not improved, which has made him from the "little James" with high hopes to the "liar" of the crowd.
Curry has commented in an interview that Simmons needs to adjust his shooting and playing style. Unfortunately, now it seems that Curry's words have come true, and many stars, including Kobe, have advised Simmons to train hard, but he does not seem to have improved much. The crux of the matter may lie in his attitude and level of dedication.
Simmons' transformation has been a real regret, and in just a few years, he went from being a star to the role of sitting on the bench cheering on the team. Despite his excellent basketball IQ and team awareness, at the Brooklyn Nets, they expect him to contribute more on the scoring end.
According to rumors, the Nets have been looking to take over Simmons' team because he has only one year left on his contract and will provide the Nets with more salary space after the trade. The Spurs, considered one of the teams pursuing Simmons, have proposed a 6-for-2 trade package. If successful, the Spurs will have enough salary space to chase 2-3 star players next season.
Popovich is confident of grooming Simmons into the next James, given his physical fitness.
For the Nets, technically speaking, getting high-level players like Graham and McDermott is a wise choice. Graham, who shot 38 percent from three-point range and 43.2 percent from three-point range from the field last season, is an excellent guard with the ball. McDermott has been a reliable three-point shooter, shooting more than 40 percent from three-point range multiple times in his career, and he ranked 13th in the league last season with a 44.2 percent catch three-point percentage. They are a good fit for the Nets, both statistically and athletically.
In short, we believe that Simmons may be able to get a chance to be reborn with the Spurs. He needs to clarify his role on the scoring end and work hard to improve his shooting skills. As fans, we expect him to re-establish his former strength. What is your opinion on this? Feel free to share your views in the comments.