Simons is a nightmare

[Hoopguru]

at this point, calling him the franchise player is either totally ridiculous or completely re-defining what franchise player means

Has a ways to go before he becomes a franchise player as he's only played 11 games this year. However, at 27 ppg he's the youngest player in the league (24) averaging that much.

 

[Tince]

at this point, calling him the franchise player is either totally ridiculous or completely re-defining what franchise player means

I agree, the term is meaningless. It would have been cleaner to simply say Ant is clearly the best player on the team.

 

[Natebishop3]

I agree, the term is meaningless. It would have been cleaner to simply say Ant is clearly the best player on the team.

*Best scorer

 

[kjironman1]

Kind of seems like Simons is becoming a "Nightmare" for other teams?

 

[42N8Bounce]

Just throwing this out there -



However you want to label Simons, I'm liking his trajectory.

 

[Tince]

*Best scorer

That too... You still don't think Brogdon is the best player, do you?

 

[Pinwheel1]

Kind of seems like Simons is becoming a "Nightmare" for other teams?

I love watching Ant attack the basket like he did last night against the Kings. He makes it look easy with his ability to elevate and variety of shots. Scoot looked great last night as well at it. Those two along with Sharpe will eventually be an excellent 3 guard lineup much like we saw last night....but with Brogdon instead of SS.

 

[THE HCP]

 

[STOMP]

To unload him you will have to sweeten the deal with Shaedon or a pick etc.

You sir, can slide your Blazer fan membership under the door on your way out

STOMP

 

[Natebishop3]

That too... You still don't think Brogdon is the best player, do you?

Reath is clearly the best player.

 

[OneSport3]

 

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[Natebishop3]

That's cause he takes all our shots in the 4th

 

[Tince]

That's cause he takes all our shots in the 4th

 

[OneSport3]

Interesting interview with Ant. Now we know why he gets off to slow starts. This is a segment from the full interview that will come out later.

 

[OneSport3]

Simons is a nightmare………… for opposing defenses

 

[Everything Beagle]

I'm getting on the "we better not trade Simons" train because I'm increasingly understanding we couldn't possibly get equal value for him.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

I'm getting on the "we better not trade Simons" train because I'm increasingly understanding we couldn't possibly get equal value for him.

Welcome to the club. always a seat for you.

 

[Tince]

 

[ehizzy3]

The amount of people that called his contract overpaid is hilarious

 

[HailBlazers]

The amount of people that called his contract overpaid is hilarious

Whats that saying about opening your mouth and removing all doubt

 

[THE HCP]

Go back and read all the posts about getting rid of him and letting Shae and Scoot just takeover. Comical. Ant is only 24 and most on here knew he’d be our best player and leading scorer. Very PRO-Ant here FAMS.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

Go back and read all the posts about getting rid of him and letting Shae and Scoot just takeover. Comical. Ant is only 24 and most on here knew he’d be our best player and leading scorer. Very PRO-Ant here FAMS.

I like Ant, but I don't think he's a starter on a championship team. He'd be best coming off the bench for Scoot and Shae and he can do what he does best, look for his shot. I don't love how much he holds onto the ball, but in the second unit it would be more acceptable. His defense is also still not good.

In the long run, I'd still prefer a Scoot/Shae as your starting backcourt. I don't think it's a complete coincidence that this team has nosedived since Ant came back.

 

[Pinwheel1]

I like Ant, but I don't think he's a starter on a championship team. He'd be best coming off the bench for Scoot and Shae and he can do what he does best, look for his shot. I don't love how much he holds onto the ball, but in the second unit it would be more acceptable. His defense is also still not good.

In the long run, I'd still prefer a Scoot/Shae as your starting backcourt. I don't think it's a complete coincidence that this team has nosedived since Ant came back.

I was in agreement with you until the last sentence.....which is absurd.

 

[Sheldon Shape]

I was in agreement with you until the last sentence.....which is absurd.

That's okay.

 

[SharpeScooterShooter]

I like Ant, but I don't think he's a starter on a championship team. He'd be best coming off the bench for Scoot and Shae and he can do what he does best, look for his shot. I don't love how much he holds onto the ball, but in the second unit it would be more acceptable. His defense is also still not good.

In the long run, I'd still prefer a Scoot/Shae as your starting backcourt. I don't think it's a complete coincidence that this team has nosedived since Ant came back.

Nosedive? More competitive ball now than at any time in the season. We just beat an East contender and played well overall against the defending champs twice, while being seriously outmatched talent wise.

Richard Hamilton started on a championship team. I could be wrong, but I don’t remember him being a big time defender. He put up 17/3 for his career.
I will agree he likely is best suited as our 6th man for the long term, but for now he should start so we have consistency in the offense out the gate.

 

[kjironman1]

That's okay.

Did you like forget losing 17 out of 20 games without Simons?

 

[Natebishop3]

The amount of people that called his contract overpaid is hilarious

Same goes for Grant. But I think people are still adjusting to the new CBA.