Golden State Warriors: 3 Reasons NOT to trade for Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons’ lack of a 3-point shot would hurt Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have made their livelihood off of pace and space. The 3-point shot is a vital piece to their offense and having a player who quite literally refuses to shoot outside of the paint would hurt them.

Let’s get one thing straight, Simmons is great at finding open shooters. In fact, he ranks near the top of the league in terms of generating quality 3-point shots for his teammates. This makes him an obvious dream fit for the Splash Brothers, right?

Not really. We have seen how Simmons’ lack of a 3-point shot has brought Philly’s offense to a grinding halt in the playoffs. The truth is, Simmons would be a liability in key games. Especially when you consider Draymond Green is capable of creating plays at the same rate as Simmons.

We’ve established that the Warriors should not give up Green for Simmons. So, assuming they trade Wiggins instead, how exactly would the Dubs survive with both Green and Simmons on the floor at the same time? Neither poses a threat to shoot the ball and spacing would collapse. This massive sacrifice on offense just isn’t worth it.

What’s more, Simmons isn’t even a reliable mid-range shooter. It would be different, say if Simmons could create his own shot at a trustworthy rate. But, he can’t. When push comes to shove, teams will slack off of Simmons and overload the Splash Brothers.