, which was once considered the successor of James , is trying to find his best form. After experiencing a career low, he left the 76ers as he wished, and returned to the stage of the game this season amid controversy. However, Simmons played 16 games, and the average data per game was not very good. Compared with his super-maximum salary, he averaged 8.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists per game, which really made the team feel desperate.
Simmons will not have much trading value now, let alone whether he has recovered after experiencing the destruction of mental and physical injuries. In the eyes of many people, Simmons' body has collapsed? Sorry, this does have that flavor. For example, Nets played against the Magic at home, and Simmons consciously withdrew from the game caused controversy. Not long after the
festival game started, Simmons was uttered a cover foul. At that time, I didn't know why, Simmons returned to the locker room by himself, and there was no such game again. Later, the Nets said that Simmons withdrew from the game early because of his left knee soreness, which was equivalent to Simmons consciously withdrawing from the game. After he felt his left knee soreness, he returned to the locker room by himself. For the game that had not been played yet, Simmons would not perform the return of the king like Yao Ming. Fortunately, Durant brought a sickle and scored 45 points to lead the team to win.
Simmons's behavior of consciously withdrawing the game is difficult to withdraw without controversy. Although there are players in NBA who choose to withdraw consciously when they feel their physical discomfort, Simmons himself is a very controversial player. Because he is a star and has a super maximum salary contract, Simmons chose to withdraw consciously. People have many different views on his physical recovery, and even feel that Simmons' body has collapsed, so it should be difficult for him to return to his best state.
Faced with Simmons' controversial behavior of consciously withdrawing from the game, Nets coach Vaughan chose to defend him: it was accumulating fatigue, and he had not played games like this for a long time.
11 has a total of 16 games. Including this game of voluntary withdrawal, Simmons played 11 games and also played back-to-back games at home against the Magic. Simmons' fatigue should be understandable. In addition, Simmons played very good data in the game from November 18 to 26, scoring double in a single game, and the rebounds and assists were also remarkable. In five of the games, the average data reached 16.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 83%. It seems that the No. 1 pick, who is known as James' successor, has returned. However, the good times will not last long. Simmons voluntarily withdrew from the game, and coach Vaughan defended his accumulation of fatigue and injury. This may show that it is difficult for Simmons to fight continuously now. He must limit the playing time, including the number of games. Simmons' complete recovery has a long time to go.
Simmons can overcome his inner demons and forget the unbearable look back during the 76ers' playing time. However, Simmons, who had been away from the arena for too long, wants the body that God of War himself to almost collapse, it takes time to slowly adjust. If Simmons continues to fight continuously, it will only increase the risk of Simmons being injured, which is not good for Simmons and the Nets.
Whether Simmons' choice is controversial or not, obviously, the super top salary contract has put Simmons under a lot of pressure. He is considered a top star, so it is difficult for fans to accept the mediocre Simmons and the Simmons who are difficult to fight continuously. They should consider how to find a balance for themselves, otherwise the inner demons that Simmons defeated may even come back to life.
