Ben Simmons? A former player, worth 40 million dollars
In Sixers jersey, Ben Simmons he seemed not far from the status of classic generational talent. 2.08 tall, with a physical specimen from ala-forte from the 90s, but mobile e quick like a little one. Game vision refined, both in the open field and in defense. Ability to end up on the iron after a dribble penetration without any problems whatsoever. Defense strong one-on-one and helpful in all roles, so much so that the former LSU player was elected twice in the best defensive quintet of the season (2020 and 2021). It was a All-StarSimmons. On the launch pad. What we see today in knitwear Brooklyn Netshowever, it is now the shadow of that player. He never had the shot. More serious: he never looked at the basket, when more than two meters away. But first he made up for it with a attitude aggressivewith frequent transitions, with i recoveries, with the speed of game. Today, also thanks to repeated troubles to backall the knots have come to a head. And Simmons is on the field unwatchable. It almost seems like he isn’t interested in playing basketball. In attack, if he doesn’t lead the counterattack, it’s like not having him. The defender gives him at least two meters of space to invite him to shoot and covers himself from any penetrations. He doesn’t know what to do with the ball, other than finding a way to get rid of it. But always with little rhythm. If he tries to enter, he does so softly, without harshness, with frequent results very bad in hand. At the moment, the Nets player remains a decent passer. But nothing more. Because good passing opportunities, the right spacing, are created continuously if you are involved and proactive in attack. His numbers are there, speaking for (or against?) him. Score 5.7 points per game and he hasn’t attempted a three-point shot in three years. Ah, this season it brings home well 40 million dollars. But it’s the last year of the contract. From the next one, it is probable, it will be difficult even to settle in a franchise. Nothing but superstar figures. Talent wasted.
The beginning of the New York KnIcks
If he doesn’t play alongside a defensive center like Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns he struggles quite a bit when operating within his own half of the field (some would say, wrongly, the “less noble”). It’s not a defender enough to rub your eyes. If you put him in a system like he had Minnesota last year, you can limit the damage. Otherwise it’s tough. To the Knicks has been playing since center holder. And all his defensive limitations on the subject of marking and iron protection are obvious more than ever. When he’s on the field, New York’s defensive efficiency takes a hit collapse not indifferent. It will be a theme in optics playoff. On the other hand, there is the attack. Here the former T-Wolves is truly one perla rara. Having him on the perimeter to play a game pick-and-roll con Jalen Brunson it is a luxury at all latitudes. Overall, New York is doing well. I am third parties in the east with 9 victories and 6 defeats. There are, however, some aspects to fix. The ball spins little, for example. The attack seems a bit much staticthey don’t turn the field enough, they don’t move the defenses. This, perhaps, also because the first violin, Brunson, loves to dominate the sphere so much and feels more at ease in isolations. The bench, then, is quite short. At the moment. Mitchell Robinson he’s out due to injury, as is Miles McBride e Achiuwa. They lost Bojan Bogdanovic to Bridges, Donte DiVincenzo to Towns. Jericho Sims he is what he is, a muscular rebounder and a few blocks. He’s playing well Cameron Paynebut it’s not enough. Even with injured players returning, New York will likely rotate new ones men. Too few, if you want to aim high. Some market move is needed.
Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ rookie shooter
What a shot he has rookie of the Los Angeles Lakers. First of all technically. Because what matters is how the shot is born. Compact movement. Quick release. Feet always in a good position and quickly pointed towards the basket even after a cut. Wrist Very soft. It basically pulls in spot-up and coming out of the blocks. Never since dribble. He literally exploded in the victory over the Utah Jazzcon 37 points and 9 triples. It seemed Dan Majerle in a Suns jersey against the Sonics in the Conference Final of 1993. A joy to behold for lovers of specialty hey purist of the shot. The former player of Tennessee Furthermore, he seems to move well even when cutting from the weak side and has a good lift from the ground, without being a real jumper. We are still at the beginning, but there is ample margin to think that Dalton Knecht be it surprise of last year Draft NBA (chosen on call 17). He’s scoring over 11 points on average and even shoots from the bow with the 46,4%. This is why the Lakers were good and lucky.
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