Former NBA All-Star Thinks Ben Simmons Would Be A Good Fit For This Team

Joe Johnson thinks Ben Simmons would be a good fit for the Celtics.

Nov 25, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) dribbles the ball in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Ben Simmons was once among the best young superstars in the NBA.

After a Hall of Fame caliber start to his career, Simmons has dealt with injuries over the past few seasons.

The Brooklyn Nets forward is currently averaging 5.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists per contest while shooting 60.8% from the field in 18 games.

Nov 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images / Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Recently, former NBA All-Star Joe Johnson said that he thinks the Boston Celtics would be a good fit for Simmons (if he were to get bought out by the Nets).

Via Basketball Forever: "Boston Celtics are named favorites to land Ben Simmons in a trade or buyout by the deadline according to bookmaker odds."

Johnson commented: "Good fit for him 👍🏾 I like it.."

Joe Johnson's Comment / December, 2024

The Nets had been seen as a team who would be among the worst in the league.

However, they have gotten off to a surprising start with a 10-14 record in 24 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.

If the season ended on Friday, the Nets would host a play-in tournament game.

Dec 4, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

That said, the Nets could look to trade (or buy out) key players such as Simmons.

He would be a very intriguing reserve on a contender.

The former LSU star has never averaged less than 5.7 assists per contest in a season.

May 4, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Joe Johnson (2) dribbles the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half in game two of the second round of the 2011 NBA playoffs at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images / Mike DiNovo-Imagn Images

As for Johnson, he had an incredible 18-year career.

He is most known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets where he made seven NBA All-Star Games.