Another day, another zero update on Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers star is still one of the coveted stars in the NBA offseason, as many believe he's going to jump ship to another team.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the squads reportedly at the forefront of trying to acquire Simmons, who has cut off all forms of communication with the Sixers. Stephen Curry and company could sure use another versatile player in the former Rookie of the Year, but of course, they have to give up assets to get him.
For Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard, that asset should be Draymond Green (via First Things First).
“If they get Ben Simmons, they'll still be a good team. But overall, I'm out on this. Because I think Ben is a younger, better version of Draymond Green. And what I would do if I'm the Warriors, I would Draymond in the trade! So I’ll send them Draymond, and I hate to give up the young kid, but James Wiseman for Ben Simmons. And now I have Ben Simmons play the role that Draymond has been playing. The playmaker, the great defender. He can be in the dunker spot on offense when he’s not moving the ball.”
Broussard was clearly just trying to make a #HotTake. While Simmons is indeed better than Green in terms of natural skills, he cannot duplicate the impact of the former Defensive Player of the Year on the Warriors.
It's almost impossible to imagine Green wearing a different jersey. As for Simmons? Not so much.
Follow Us
Subscribe