Kendrick Perkins Explains How Ben Simmons Is Similar to Draymond Green

The city of Philadelphia is growing furious each day as the situation with Ben Simmons keeps getting worse. After the playoffs last season, he made it clear that he wants a move away from the city. And recent reports even suggest that he is willing to go to any lengths to make it happen.

The point guard did not enjoy his playoff experience last season. He received a lot of hate and criticism as he went cold on the offensive end. Simmons averaged just 11.9 points per game for them, which was a downgrade from his regular season. While he may have been fallen off offensively, his defensive presence was still there.

He was one of the best defensive players in the league last season. Moreover, his playmaking skills exceed many of his fellow peers. Hence, when Kendrick Perkins spoke about Simmons, he compared him to Warriors’ Draymond Green.

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Perkins says Ben Simmons and Green are the same player

While on The Jump, Perkins said his piece about the two stars. While speaking of Simmons and Green, he said that the two are almost identical in the way they play. However, he gave Simmons the upper hand, calling him a more athletic version of Draymond.

In a recent tweet, he explained the comparisons that he made on the show. Perkins mentions how both of them are pass-first guys who push the ball up the court. In addition, he said that they don’t necessarily look to score and are elite defenders capable of guarding all five positions.

Looking at these comparisons, a common ground can surely be dug. Green is a much more experienced player as compared to Simmons. He has been with Curry and Klay since his rookie year, so he knows their playstyle inside out. This allows him to make plays accordingly while being an excellent defender.

On the other hand, Simmons is still a blooming player in the league. Having such a big frame playing guard, it automatically gives him an advantage over smaller guards. This allows his defensive prowess to shine through, Moreover, he is also a dominating presence in the paint.

Hence, the comparisons between the two stars seem just.

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