NBA Analyst On The Nets: “To Go Anywhere In The Playoffs, They Need Ben Simmons…”

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Kevin Durant is the best basketball player in New York City. But, according to NBA analyst Ric Bucher, the Nets are going to need more than just him if they want to make a deep playoff run.

On UNDISPUTED Thursday morning, Bucher make the case for Ben Simmons as the key to Brooklyn’s success, 

“They need Ben Simmons to go anywhere in the postseason. He needs to be the Ben Simmons that fills all of the gaps that the Brooklyn Nets have. That improves them as a rebounding team. That improves them defensively. That continues to keep the ball moving offensively, and sets up Kyrie and KD.

The Kyrie/KD in combination with the two other players they acquired in the trade should be plenty to get them where they need to go.”

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Despite his flaws, Simmons is a guy that is expected to have a major impact on the Nets. Over his 4-year career, he has made a name for himself as a premier defender and elite playmaker.

Alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, those talents should prove to be especially useful.

The big question is, when will he return to the court? As reports point to a mysterious back injury, there is optimism he will play before the start of the playoffs.

“He had a flare-up in his back… the back is tricky… there is hope & optimism that at some point, before the regular season’s out he’s gonna be back on the floor. But in the meantime, he’s gonna have to rehab that back.”

The Nets welcomed Duraant back on Thursday after a multiple-week-long absence. His return couldn’t come soon enough, as the team has lost 3-straight and 7 of their last 10.

No doubt, Ben Simmons’ debut will be a similarly welcome sight as the franchise gears up for a hard-fought playoff run.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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