Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons has missed multiple games with a shoulder injuries, and now NBA analysts are commenting on whether the 23-year-old Aussie is even a fit longterm with the franchise. Retired NBA center Kendrick Perkins, who spent five seasons with the Oklahoma City after winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, admitted the Sixers shipping out the young playmaking Simmons should be considered at least.
Per Spike Eskin of The Rights To Ricky Sanchez Podcast on Twitter:
“I would, I would try to trade [Ben Simmons]. I would definitely try to, I would try to move him… I just don’t see that working. I don’t see it working one bit.”
https://twitter.com/SpikeEskin/status/1192899462550695937
There have been arguments in the past about Simmons' fit on Philly, especially alongside All-Star center Joel Embiid, with possibly splitting the two up working out in the longterm; however, Simmons, for now, is a cornerstone of the franchise. The Sixers selected Simmons with the first overall pick in the 2016 draft and the LSU product later won the Rookie of the Year award after sitting out one season.
Simmons has averaged 16.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game in 167 appearances in two-plus seasons in his brief professional career. However, Simmons is a terrible shooter and not a threat from the perimeter like most guards, hampering the ceiling of Philly's offense. He has shot 55.1% from the field and 58.2% from the free throw line along with never sinking a 3-pointer in 17 tries.
Simmons also flexed long-range shooting in the offseason, but, barring his absence from the shoulder ailment, he hasn't attempted a deep shot this season in seven games.
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