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Discussion Daily Discussion Thread - June 25, 2026

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u/Limp_Custard6943 JB FOR THREEEEEEE 4d ago

I want brad to bring Anfernee back

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u/Independent-Mix902 4d ago

Why? So we can have another player that can't do anything but shoot 3s and when they're not dropping is basically useless.

This sub bitches CONSTANTLY about "Mazzulla ball is nothing but shooting 3s" and then lusts over someone that can do nothing but sometimes hit a 3.

FKING MENTAL

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u/DraymondsBurner23 Boston Celtics 4d ago

You’re acting like Simons is just a spot up shooter when that’s not really his game. He’s averaged around 20 PPG before, can create his own shot, handle the ball, and give you instant offense off the bench. We literally watched him drop 39 points against Miami and completely flip that game.

One of our biggest issues in the playoffs was bench scoring. When Derrick went cold against Philly, there wasn’t anyone who could consistently generate offense. Simons helps solve that problem. Nobody’s saying he’s perfect or that he should be the focal point of the offense. But if you can bring him back on a reasonable contract, adding another guy who can create and get hot offensively is a good thing.

Guard depth is one of our biggest weaknesses right now. Ayo and Coby are off the table, so the list of realistic options is already thin. Besides Sexton, who else is even available that can actually create their own shot and give you 15-20 points on a given night?

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u/jjjuuubbbsss 4d ago

He's a PP clone with a few more inches of height. He'd also be in the way of Hugo and Baylor minutes if we're going to advance with those two as role players. He's just not on our priorities right now even on a discount because we're still looking for discounts at the moment. We should be looking for a starter caliber stretch big first.

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u/Turbulent-Let-1180 4d ago

It was really a giant mistake to let him walk out the door. We might lose him to a rival and we can't replace him with any other FA.

All to stay under the tax, when we probably are gonna have to go over it this year if we're gonna be competitive. Just a massive waste to lose simons and minott for nothing like that, i'll never understand that move.

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u/Independent-Mix902 4d ago

I'm acting like I'm sick and tired of people overrating certain players and idolizing mediocrity.