“He’s an unbelievable defender” Daryl Morey reveals why he loves ex-Sixer Ben Simmons


“He’s an unbelievable defender” Daryl Morey reveals why he loves ex-Sixer Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons and Daryl Morey

Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey was the mastermind of James Harden- Ben Simmons trade deal. Through this deal, Simmons was finally moved out from the Sixers squad which he demanded from the start of the season, and decided not to play a single game in the NBA until they trade him. Although he has been traded to another team the Sixers President still praises his ex-team star for his contribution to the team.

James Harden and Ben Simmons
James Harden and Ben Simmons

Morey recently appeared on the podcast of Fox Sports analyst Colin Cowherd, where he reveals why the whole Sixers organization loved Ben Simmons and why they didn’t want this trade deal to happen? Moreover, he also believes that this deal was profitable to both the Nets and Sixers.

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Here’s what Daryl Morey said on Ben Simmons importance in the Sixers Defense

Daryl Morey
Daryl Morey

The Philadelphia 76ers are the eleventh best defensive team in the NBA currently, which is a very high dip for them as they were in the 2nd spot last season. Meanwhile, Daryl Morey revealed that it is the absence of Ben Simmons which is affecting the teams’ defense in the current season.

“I think what you’re describing is why we loved Ben Simmons like he is a very good player. That is why you know, we would have preferred this wouldn’t have happened. It obviously happened but having his ability to rebound, set the pace, deflections. I mean, he’s an unbelievable defender,” Morey said.

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The 76ers organizations tried their best to convince Simmons to make his debut in the season, but everything fell apart as he refused and the talks between them failed. During this time controversies between them were rising day-by-day, which left no other choice for the Sixers and they traded him to get the all-star James Harden into their campaign.

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When will James Harden make his debut for the Sixers?

James Harden in Sixers jersey
James Harden

Harden is still concerned with his hamstring injury because of which his official debut game to the Sixers is halted. But it is expected that he will play his first game for the franchise against the Minnesota Timberwolves after the end of all-star week.

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