From all the talk around the NBA water cooler last week, you’d assume Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons was already a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. it’s no surprise, he’s the latest out-of-favor All-Star who is likely on the market.
But there are some Portland fans who are squarely against the Australian point guard playing in Blazers colors, particularly if it means giving up CJ McCollum. To these people I say, I know where you’re coming from, I really do. But I’m not sure you’re seeing the whole picture, and it’s not because I come from the same island continent as Simmons.