Fansided · Jul 20, 2021
Cedric Maxwell on Ben Simmons-Jaylen Brown swap: “not on this earth”
Jaylen Brown and Ben SImmons Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Long-time former Celtic and 1981 NBA Finals MVP Cedric Maxwell isn’t against the idea of a Jaylen Brown trade.
He is just vehemently against the idea of sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers and receiving Ben Simmons in return.
Maxwell cited Simmons’ lack of skills (in his own opinion, of course) and a lack of a defined role as reasons why giving him the starting floor general role in Boston is an idea not even worth considering.
Per his appearance on “Sports Sunday” with Michael Felger (per NBC Sports Boston):
…what about Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons?