Ben Simmons, the former #1 pick, is eyeing an NBA comeback after a sabbatical year focused on getting his body right and even some competitive fishing. And guess what? Boston, with a 15th roster spot open, *could* be a perfect landing spot for the dude. But hold up, for real. Only 23% of readers polled actually thought taking a flyer on the mercurial Simmons was a good idea.
Roster Grind Is Real
NBA roster building is straight up one of the toughest gigs in sports. You only get 15 or 17 slots, right? Every single player has to contribute to winning. That 10th or 11th guy? He could be your difference maker when the 82-game grind hits. Last season proved that development trust pays off big time. Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh were awesome surprises, they got extended contracts, and now they’re locked in as mainstays for Coach Joe Mazzulla. Hugo Gonzalez and Baylor Scheierman are next up, still on rookie deals and ready to pop.
The Simmons Question
So, when an opportunity like Ben Simmons comes up to buy low on a potentially high-outcome player, you gotta at least look. The reporting had him eyeing a return after getting himself right. But the fan vibe is clearly not there. Just 23% of folks polled actually wanted to see the Celtics make that move. Even with what some are calling a “rocky offseason,” this team has a seriously “good thing going.” The fans see it, even if they’re not hyped for a Simmons lottery ticket.
And you know what? FanDuel agrees. They’ve still got the Celtics at +1400 with the fifth highest odds to win a championship. Only the Thunder (+230), Spurs (+280), Knicks (+950), and Sixers (+1000) are ahead. So whether Boston takes a swing on Simmons or not, the league sees them as a legit threat. The stakes are high for this squad, no doubt.
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Originally reported by Celtics Blog.
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