Anfini Simmons transfer prospect analysis - excellent second ball holder

According to Brett Siegel, Anthony Simmons' name has been linked to the Clippers.

"About Simmons, another team worth paying attention to is the Los Angeles Clippers, if the Celtics trade him again. The Clippers had been associated with Simmons in trading rumors."

Let's talk about Simmons briefly.

2018 24th pick, 26 years old, 191 cm tall All-Star dunk king.

2 years, 53.5 million contracts. He averaged 15 points, 3.3 assists and a 38.1% three-point shooting percentage.

In the past three seasons, I have firmly taken the starting position and the data has improved significantly, averaging 21 points, 4.8 assists, 3.2 three-pointers per game, making significant progress.

As an excellent scorer, Simmons has good shooting balance, stable posture, good mid-range footwork, and excellent athleticism and explosiveness. The defensive end has obvious advantages in wingspan and speed, but the physical confrontation and reading defense ability are poor.

is more inclined toward small defenders with strong offense and weak defense.

In terms of adaptability, he is suitable for finishing offense as the second ball holder or organizing offense. His low turnover rate and excellent shooting ability are suitable for most teams. At the same time, his outstanding physical talent and speed also make him pose a great threat in the counterattack.

Simmons, as the first choice of the Trail Blazers at critical moments, has strong scoring ability (3.2 points, seventh in the league), and is one of the team's trustworthy players at critical moments.

The ceiling of Simmons as the first core is certainly not high, but if he is placed on the core side and his defensive pressure is reduced, his efficiency will be further improved. In addition, he is not too old and is a very good supplement and choice for many teams.

As the Celtics, if Simmons can be exchanged for an expiring contract or a lower amount of contract and draft pick, it will have a positive impact on the team's salary and future.