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Had to ask....

Sorry guys. Wasn't really trying to blow the Simmons' trumpet here. (Feels like there is a Kendall joke here..) More interested cause Zach threw out possible trades and I just wondered if this team got better with Simmons and whether the Sixers do with Mitchell.

I get that this wouldn't happen, and I also get that this would be a horrible trade for so many reasons for Jazz fans - especially as everyone is convinced they have found their man in the Don.
 
elan_prodigy said:
The 76ers priority should be Simmons not Embiid or Butler.
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I agree with Butler and I think the Sixers would be wise to just accept that he is a sunk cost and let him go in the offseason, but Joel Embiid is quite clearly the most important piece for Philly. The dude is completely dominant inside the paint, there's a case to be made that he might be a better defender than Gobert is or at least on the same level (Gobert has better DRPM stats but Embiid's tracking numbers are superior), he's elite at drawing contact and fouling players out, and he can force defenses to respect him from deep and space the floor at times, and he's also a guy you can just dump it to and ask him to get you a bucket which is rare for Cs in the NBA (I would argue that not even AD could do that). He's also a willing passer out of the block.

The Sixers are a +12.2 per 100 with Embiid on the floor compared to Simmons who is only a +0.9 per 100. Butler is a +2.9 per 100. The only reason why you would prioritise Simmons over Embiid is if you think Embiid is going to break down physically, otherwise you take Embiid and let him carry you as far as he can take you. Outside of Giannis there aren't many players in the league who I would trade a 24 yr old Embiid for right now without really having to think whether it's the right move or not. I'm a big fan of Embiid and I think he's a MVP/top 5 talent in the league right now, whereas with Simmons he's a borderline all star now with one clear critical flaw in his game.

Like, I pause on a Simmons/Mitchell swap and would ultimately decide against it, but I would give Philly their choice of whoever they wanted to get Embiid before he even enters his prime for example. He's that good.
 
While Simmons would improve our defense offense would become absolute mess. Simmons already has issues clashing with Embiid who is kind of ok at stretching the floor. Imaging Simmons, Favors and Gobert on the floor at the same time. Disaster. Thanks but Simmons makes zero sense on our team as long as we have Gobert.
 
I fully believe Simmons will develop a jump shot. The few I've seen him take his mechanics aren't that bad and he is young. Athletically he is a beast and with proper coaching he will round out his game. That being said, I'd still take Mitchell over him. His personality fits our culture better and I think he will always be a better teammate and positive influence with his fellow players.
 
Simmons is really good. He definitely deserved ROY. I wouldn’t trade DM for him and wouldn’t think twice. Easier to make a team around DM and he fits the culture and is 4 billion times more likeable.

Simmons seems like an arrogant ******* and I want to like the guys on my team. Has the personality of a 2x4.
 
Mitchell is a budding superstar on the court. In many ways, he is already a superstar off the court. We need to win big games this year. If we can make it to the 2nd round and have a strong performance, Donovan Mitchell will be a household name.

I don't think there is a single player in the NBA I would trade Mitchell for. Why?:

- he wants to be here. LBJ, KD, whoever is a better player probably doesn't want to be here
- he has marketability. People like him unlike Simmons who people just respect his game
- he literally can do everything on the court - defense, passing, attacking, shooting, etc. He should evolve to be great at everything

This thread needs to go...
 
LoPo said:
Mitchell is a budding superstar on the court. In many ways, he is already a superstar off the court. We need to win big games this year. If we can make it to the 2nd round and have a strong performance, Donovan Mitchell will be a household name.

I don't think there is a single player in the NBA I would trade Mitchell for. Why?:

- he wants to be here. LBJ, KD, whoever is a better player probably doesn't want to be here
- he has marketability. People like him unlike Simmons who people just respect his game
- he literally can do everything on the court - defense, passing, attacking, shooting, etc. He should evolve to be great at everything

This thread needs to go...
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He's going to be a helluva recruiter... everybody knows him. I'm with you here... he's our guy... let's never discuss this again.
 
MVP said:
Wut? Embiid is so much better than Simmons and has much more potential. Simmons pretty much plateaued already. Like, seriously, what did he improve in his game since his rookie season?
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Which rookie season?
 
Jazz said:
Great game by Simmons. Better than Mitchell.
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Let’s pretend the Jazz barley hang on and beat NY by 3 and Donovan drops that line. Give me your response to his performance.
 
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