Ben Simmons has refused to attend Philadelphia’s pre-season training camp.Credit:AP
“But,on the other side,they threw him under the bus as well. I thought Embiid and Doc,they just used him as the excuse of why they didn’t succeed. They were pretty open and blatant about their criticism. I think both parties have a part to play in it.”
Heal said Simmons’ poor perimeter and free-throw shooting and a questionable mindset meant he was not yet a franchise player,and said a trade with the Golden State Warriors where his excellent passing could feed marksmen Klay Thompson and Steph Curry would be an ideal outcome. The Warriors,however,have so far said they will not pursue Simmons,whose trade value has taken a major hit through his poor own form and the Sixers’ jarring comments. He has yet to publicly discuss his issues.