The Celtics are willing to trade the Scorer! The Lakers opportunity to strengthen the game is here. How effective is he with an average of 19.3 points per game?

This summer, the Celtics traded Holiday and Porzingis and let Cornett go (joining the Spurs). As for Horford, let alone whether he will join the Warriors, at least he will not return to the Celtics - if he wants to return to the team, he will have renewed his contract long ago.

Compared to others, it is a pity to let Holiday go.

Reason 1: Importance. Holiday's irreplaceable value in season 24-25 was 1.3, which is even higher than the 1.1 of one of the core Jaylen Brown.

Reason 2: Position. Holiday played 1896 minutes in this season, accounting for 60% of them to play No. 1, with an assist rate of 19.3%, and an average of 3.9 times per game. Although Derek White and New Co's best sixth man, Prichard, can also play No. 1, there is a high probability that he will not be as efficient as "Brother Zhu".

Of course, in Holiday's deal, the Celtics got Anthony Simmons. In the 24-25 season, Simmons averaged 19.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, with a shooting rate of 42.6%/36.3%/90.2% in three events, and a real shooting rate of 55.7%. The question is: How effective is he, who averages 19.3 points per game?

By continuously dribbling, Simmons mobilized Jones's defensive center of gravity well, and then suddenly shot a cold arrow.

Simmons took 291 three-pointers with the ball and shot 35% in the shooting rate. Although it is not as lethal as Curry, Doncic and others, it is still one of the means of ending stability in terms of itself.

For example, in this round, the Thunder delayed the expansion of defense, used Ayton's cover to get rid of Dorte, and Simmons used a false attack and real shot to shake off Chet's defense center of gravity (retreat) and then ended with a three-pointer.

In fact, in addition to a stable three-pointer finish, Simmons also has certain ability to hold on.

Teammates stepped forward and delayed effectively blocked McDaniels, but this was not the point, the point was that Simmons finally faced Gobert's throw. This round alone shows a very good "small to big" finishing skills.

Simmons broke through 652 times in this season, and his 47% breakthrough shooting percentage was roughly the same as Trae Young and Harden.

But like most small guards, defense is also Simmons' weakness. For example, in this round, Plumley blocked Simmons with a simple cover, thus creating a comfortable scoring opportunity for Bill.

There is also the corresponding turn. Derek White successfully broke through Simmons to complete a layup without using any three threats.

Since its career, Simmons' real positive and negative value of defense is -2.1. What is this? If it is placed in season 24-25, it will be the sixth-last place in the league. Note that Simmons is the whole career rather than a certain season.

To sum up, for Simmons, I am willing to define it as strong offense and weak defense.

Reason 1: Offensive end.

First, 52.9% of career shots came from outside the three-point line, with a shooting rate of 38.1%. Furthermore, as shown just now, you have the ability to hold the investment in three points. Therefore, it can be summarized into the ranks of sharpshooters. In fact, the 217 three-pointers in the 24-25 season can rank 17th in the league, with Hilder and Duncan Robinson behind them.

Secondly, unlike most shooters, Simmons has a certain ability to hold on to the shooting. And both efficiency and combat power are close to the star level.

Reason 2: Defensive end.

Due to the size of the body, Simmons' defense is not good. If it is used to use data, it is the existence of the opponent's "cash machine". Of course, this is also related to your low enthusiasm. For example, in the round just now, Simmons did not make any defensive confrontation or interference.

According to the NBA China official website, the Celtics are willing to listen to Simmons' trading plan, but may have to wait until the transaction deadline.

No matter what, Simmons also has an on-the-flying power average of 19.3 points, which is also an opportunity for the Lakers to strengthen. Now it depends on whether Pelinka is willing to try it out.