Ben Simmons’ shot has been one of the most common topics of conversation since his arrival in the league, but this is one aspect that Steve Nash doesn’t seem to care about. The coach of the Nets assured in a statement to Nick Friedell, a journalist of ESPNwho appreciates the Aussie for his versatility and the many virtues of his game, and that his team doesn’t need him to become a good shooter to adapt.
“He is a very special point guard,” commented the coach. “That’s what makes him great. And that’s why I don’t care if he doesn’t take a Nets player shot. Of course, any evolution in that sense will be welcome, but that’s not what makes him special or what he is about. we need. He is a great addition to our team and is an incredible player for his versatility. “
This must be great news for Ben, who for many years was chosen for the 76ers because of the zero threat he posed to the outside of the game. Sharing a team with a dominant center like Joel Embiid has led to him being criticized in Philadelphia for not being the kind of player he would like him to be, a situation radically opposite to what Brooklyn, a team lacking. centers where his lack of shot won’t be a problem spacing. Indeed, there is also the possibility that Simmons is acting as a theoretical center, which he has been willing to do.
“I will play what the team needs me to do, doing what I have to do to help,” said the Australian. «I can play from 1 to 5 and defend from 1 to 5. I think we have so much talent in the team that you can put me where it is needed to score points, to defend or whatever is needed. I like to play 5, it wouldn’t be a problem for me. “
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