Whereas trades are sometimes helpful for the 2 groups concerned and the gamers who’re transferring they’ll additionally typically have a optimistic impression on gamers who aren’t instantly concerned.
D’Angelo Russell has been traded by the LA Lakers to the Brooklyn Nets and Skip Bayless has authorised of the commerce.
D-Lo struggled to interrupt into the beginning lineup with the Lakers and needed to accept a bench function, one thing which he stated he was embracing.
Regardless of his earlier feedback in regards to the Nets GM Sean Marks the transfer needs to be helpful for all events together with one Nets star trying to refind their former glory days.
Maybe one of many largest mysteries within the NBA in the present day is the drop-off of Simmonds since becoming a member of the Nets in 2022.
The Australian has not averaged greater than 6.9 factors per season since being traded by the Philadelphia 76ers, his rebounds and assists are additionally struggling to satisfy his former ranges.
Simmons’ drop-off is so giant that it’s now getting used as a reference level for different gamers and regardless of nonetheless taking part in common minutes is struggling to make an impression.
Nevertheless, the arrival of D-Lo may very well be an opportunity for him to search out his greatest kind because the pair have a friendship that goes again to profitable highschool championships collectively.
The pair helped dominate for the basketball powerhouse that’s Montverde Academy and went 45-2 of their two years profitable back-to-back championships.
Many NBA followers thought Simmons’ time within the league was up however he’s nonetheless being given an opportunity by the Nets, however for a way for much longer?
Simmons is at present averaging simply six factors alongside 5.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists this season. Whereas again in Philadelphia he dropped no fewer than 14.3 factors, 7.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists in his worst season.
The arrival of Russell may very well be precisely what Simmons must refind his greatest kind which has lengthy abandoned him.
With D-Lo trying to rebuild his repute following a stint on the Lakers bench he may assist give Simmons the drive to crew up and refind their former magic.
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