The changing situation on the basketball court, the stars playing up and down, and it all culminated in the Nets' battle with the Philadelphia 76ers. Although the game ended with a score of 136-121, one player became the center of attention, and he was Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers.
First, let's focus on Simmons' performance in the game. He was a bit of a surprise off the bench, playing 14 minutes without scoring a point, but grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists. This statistic looks a bit funny, as if he is more professional as an assist and rebounding king, and the scoring is suspected to be in a state of stealth.
The buzz on the court is often a reflection of the mood of the fans, and the boos that Simmons received at his former club Philadelphia clearly did not bode well. Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with the star, believing that as a star, he always seems to avoid shooting, which cost the 76ers a chance to win the championship. This seems to be reminiscent of the scene of "wasabi dressed up as mayonnaise", which is ridiculous.
However, Simmons' performance in the game also had a striking side. Although he was overshadowed in scoring, he was excellent in terms of playmaking and passing. In the first quarter, his appearance not only helped the Nets establish a 16-point advantage, but also organized the offense on the court in an orderly manner, and as soon as each player found an open space, Simmons would pass the ball accurately like a "basketball navigation".
Interestingly, the crowd's boos for Simmons didn't waver in his performance. He even dares to pass the ball to his teammates on the fast break, a scene reminiscent of the master passers on the football field: "It's like Messi breaking through and kicking the ball to a teammate who is a few meters away from him, and then his teammate easily throws it into the basket." ”
However, Simmons' style of play has also sparked controversy. He seems to have a fear of shooting and is reluctant to take it lightly even when he is open. His non-shooting is vividly compared to "18 martial arts mastery, but he is too shy to the basket", which is really ingenious in modern basketball.
The game also gave a look back at Simmons' past performances. In the last three seasons, he has played a total of 50 games while earning a whopping 100 million. Especially at the beginning of the season, he played six games and then began a 38-game recuperation. This caused dissatisfaction among the Nets, as if to say: "With so much salary from the boss, you don't play, are you here to play mahjong?" ”
Simmons doesn't seem to think so. In the face of doubts, he claims that he is recovering well and improving every day. However, his comeback is always far away, reminiscent of the phrase "I'll work harder, I'll play better next time", but in reality, his comeback date is like a mystery that doesn't want to answer head-on.
In the '22 playoffs, Simmons' attitude caused even more dissatisfaction among his teammates. Durant and Irving have high hopes for his comeback, but Simmons always finds all kinds of reasons to delay, as if he refuses to play: "I haven't recovered yet, otherwise I would definitely play." Sorry, brothers. ”
Durant was almost furious at this attitude. The two former teammates, because of Simmons' "friction", seem to be about to become a state of "friends becoming strangers".
The most ironic thing is that Simmons claimed to be working hard during his recuperation and learning various shooting techniques. However, so far this season, he has played more than 200 minutes and has not made a single three-pointer. It's like a person who claims to be **, but ends up eating a big meal every day, but never loses weight.
Perhaps, Simmons' future contract faces great uncertainty. 1 of his 5 yearsThe $700 million contract expires in 2025, but given his current form, perhaps the team would not dare to renew his contract easily. This reminds people of the phrase "If I had behaved like this, my boss would have fired me a long time ago." ”
Under normal circumstances, Simmons could jump out of his contract in 2024 and then sign a maximum five-year deal with the Nets0.3 billion contracts. However, his current form may put the team off, after all, it is a risk to give such a huge contract to a player who is not in form. Perhaps he would have to settle for a more conservative base salary contract, which was an irony at the pinnacle of his career.
This also makes people wonder if Simmons' contract really can't reach 300 million for 5 years, then can his next contract only be a base salary? Maybe in the future, he needs to change his style of play, improve his shooting ability, and fight for a better contract. As he himself said: "I'm going to play hard and try to get a big contract." ”
At the same time, Simmons also has to face huge contract extensions from other players in the rookie class. The likes of Ingram, Sika, and even Brown have a chance to sign a maximum of five years this summer0.3 billion contracts. This reminds people of the sentence "My classmates are so prosperous, and I am trembling here".
Perhaps, Simmons really needs to change his mind and be a new person next season. He's going to use his performances, especially in shooting, to try to get a more lucrative contract. However, with his current style of play, it seems difficult to win the favor of NBA teams. Although he can pass the ball and grab rebounds on the court, his biggest shortcoming is that he can't shoot or score, which reminds people of the sentence "It's like a chef, although he is proficient in all kinds of crafts, but he can't fry rice." ”
Finally, let's expect Simmons to show a more comprehensive skill set and improve his shooting skills in future games. Maybe next season, he will be able to shake off the injury plague and reach the peak of his career. And for this article, I also look forward to everyone leaving their opinions and opinions in the comment area, so that we can discuss every detail of this basketball drama together.