Ben Simmons took 3 shots and scored 0 points. He might've been the best player on BRK

[Real Men Wear Green]

Antetokuonmpo and Williamson shouldn't be mentioned with Simmons. If the Nets had one of those two they would be impossible to deal with. Comparing them to him is a bit insane.

[tontoz]

If one of your primary ball handlers is scared to go to the foul line that is definitely a problem which can be exploited in the playoffs. No getting around that.

[Im Still Ballin]

If one of your primary ball handlers is scared to go to the foul line that is definitely a problem which can be exploited in the playoffs. No getting around that.

Can say the same thing about any player that gets exploited on defense. It just wouldn't be as obvious or cared about because people look at box scores and care mainly for offense. All players have strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately comes down to the net value they bring to their team.

Is Ben overpaid? Yes. Is he an impact player? Yes. Does he help his team win? Yes.

[GrayGoat]

Can say the same thing about any player that gets exploited on defense. It just wouldn't be as obvious or cared about because people look at box scores and care mainly for offense. All players have strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately comes down to the net value they bring to their team.

Is Ben overpaid? Yes. Is he an impact player? Yes. Does he help his team win? Yes.

The thing is defenses don’t even have to defend Simmons. It’s 4 vs 5

[hold this L]

If Rob Williams is healthy they would be facing an even better Celtic defense.

If Ben Simmons played throughout the season and was mentally fit then, Nets would also be better. It works both ways.

[Wally450]

If Ben Simmons played throughout the season and was mentally fit then, Nets would also be better. It works both ways.

You've got a better chance of Rob being healthy than Ben being mentally fit, which is saying something.

[Real Men Wear Green]

If Ben Simmons played throughout the season and was mentally fit then, Nets would also be better. It works both ways.

You were talking about how likely it is that Irving and Durant would continue to struggle so I pointed out a factor that makes the Celtic defense much better than the one they faced. They got that sweep in a series where Williams missed the first two games and didn't start the two he played in. The offensive benefit to Durant and Irving of a guy that the coach may not play in the fourth quarter is not equal to the additional problems they will have facing the best defensive help center in the league.