“Brooklyn won this trade, Brooklyn is going to the finals” - Jason McIntyre believes Brooklyn Nets have no reason to regret the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade
Brooklyn Nets superstar Ben Simmons' trade from the Philadelphia 76ers for James Harden has been a hot topic since the blockbuster went down Feb. 10
On Fox Sports' "Skip and Shannon: Undisputed," guest host Jason McIntyre said the Nets won the trade, which will springboard them to the NBA Finals
"I think Ben Simmons is a better fit at Brooklyn than James Harden was." Said Jason McIntyre. "This fit of Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is gonna be tremendous. I'm telling you guys, Brooklyn won this trade and Brooklyn is going to the Finals." - said McIntyre."
The Nets also acquired Seth Curry and Andre Drummond along with Ben Simmons for James Harden and Paul Millsap. These are incredible players to add to a team with a duo like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. This is one of those rare situations in the league where it appears both teams have won this trade.
"This fit of Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is gonna be tremendous. Brooklyn won this trade, Brooklyn is going to the Finals."
— @jasonrmcintyre https://t.co/SIsH3SzAKT
Will Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets win the championship this season?
The Brooklyn Nets are heavy favorites to win the championship this season if they can keep all their superstars fit and ready for the postseason. While health isn't guaranteed in this league, the Nets have a three-headed monster in Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons.
The trio have the ability to wreak havoc on anyone on any given day, due to the offensive arsenal they possess. They could guide their team to 120-plus points on a nightly basis irrespective of the opposition.
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Durant and Irving are both able to create shots, draw fouls and can play the catch-and-shoot game to perfection, while Simmons possesses the ability to run the offense. All of this allows the team to be potent on the offensive end. But perhaps the most important attribute that the Brooklyn Nets—desperately—require from Simmons is his elite defense.
The Australian is among the NBA's best defensive players. He can guard all five positions with ease thanks to his ability to read plays, as well as his great footwork and fast hands. He uses his 6-foot-11-inch frame and length to his advantage on the defensive end.
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Simmons is a quintessential point guard who can orchestrate the offense and set his teammates up with open looks while also attacking the rim. If the Nets can space the floor with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris and Seth Curry, they will certainly make for a dangerous opponent.
Team chemistry is also something the newly-formed Big Three will have to figure out by spending more time on the court together. Kyrie Irving may or may not potentially miss all of the home games this season (pending New York's vaccination stance). While Simmons' return date is yet to be determined.
While the "Slim Reaper" (knee injury) is still sidelined, having to constantly chop and change the lineup could be problematic for Brooklyn's coaching staff.
But the Nets hold all the right pieces to win an NBA title, as they have an incredible offense that, when firing on all-cylinders, could blow teams out of the water at will. This makes them heavy favorites to win the championship this season.