I’m watching this Nets/Bucks preseason game and Ben Simmons has 6 points and 6 assists at the end of the first quarter. I’m usually in agreement with Doris Burke, but she’s talking about his stat line and I’m watching the game… Ben has been missing defensive assignments, not going for rebounds, not rolling off the screen, and passing up open jump shots. I actually think he looks pretty bad out there, but he’ll probably get a first half triple double…
Simmons ended up with 7 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists. Not bad knowing that he isn't 100% and at least he is doing what he really wants to do, and it is to pass and pass the ball. It's good to see him playing again now with a different team.
Unlike when he is in Philly when they want him to shoot threes, I guess he doesn't need to do it now that he is in Brooklyn because the roster is loaded with offensive players like Kyrie, KD, O'neal, Harris and Curry. I think he will be comfortable now because they will not oblige him to shoot because as a point guard of the team, the main objective is to carry the ball and to pass to an open teammate.
The Nets won by 10 points. It's only a pre-season game but still helpful to build the chemistry of both teams.
Yeah, I would say that bad, it's almost triple double isn't it? He has been playing his usual game that this is good enough for him and the Nets. Just to see him ball and being healthy is already a good sign for the Nets. And it's also good to see Harris as well.
Might just be pre-season game, but the chemistry is already there I might say and they could be back as one of the favorites to win this year if everyone remains healthy and focus on one goal.